[This is the first of a four-part series describing the Split Rock Wildway and the importance of an extensive wildlife corridor in the Northeast. The three subsequent posts are Where is the Split Rock Wildway?; Split Rock Wildway: Protecting Biological Riches; and More Work to Do … [Read more...] about Split Rock Wildway: A Critical Wildlife Corridor
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Serpentine Splendors: Snakes of Split Rock Wildway
Here on the equable Adirondack Coast, we are blessed with more snake species than colder parts of the Northeast. By northern forest standards we are fairly rich in amphibians, especially salamanders; but like most cool areas, we have only modest numbers of reptile species. The … [Read more...] about Serpentine Splendors: Snakes of Split Rock Wildway
Songbird Mysteries
By now, well into spring, all of our songbirds have returned to Essex and surrounding fields and woodlands, many of them having spent the last six or seven months in Central or South America. Songbird Populations Decline Migratory songbirds are less bountiful than they were … [Read more...] about Songbird Mysteries
Skinks at Split Rock Wildway
If Split Rock Wildway does not have skinks, it may soon. I’ve seen Ground Skinks (Scincella lateralis) on my rambles in the Southeast, and I’ve heard rumors of Five-lined Skinks (Eumeces fasciatus) here on the Adirondack Coast, but I’ve never seen a skink north of Kentucky. Have … [Read more...] about Skinks at Split Rock Wildway
Split Rock Wildway: Creating and Protecting a Wildlife Corridor
Rolling hills and bluffs. Picturesque, panoramic views. Diverse forests and farms. These are just some of the aesthetic values of the Split Rock Wildway. But from a conservation perspective, the Split Rock Wildway is more than just a beautiful place. It is a vital pathway for … [Read more...] about Split Rock Wildway: Creating and Protecting a Wildlife Corridor