This statuesque bobcat (Lynx rufus) was photographed by Elsa Gilbertson (Regional Historic Site Administrator, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation) at Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vermont a few years ago during construction of the new Champlain Bridge a … [Read more...] about Chimney Point Bobcat
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Go Panthers!
Millions of Americans are watching with stunned admiration as a football team not previously thought to be much of a threat to the Patriots or Seahawks advances, so far undefeated, toward the Super Bowl. Many of us find ourselves rooting for the Carolina Panthers, with their … [Read more...] about Go Panthers!
Missing Cats of Our Home
[Special thanks to Lake Placid based nature conservation photographer Larry Master (www.masterimages.org) for permission to feature his photographs in this post.] We ought to share our Adirondack home with at least three species of wild cats: Cougar, Lynx, and Bobcat. … [Read more...] about Missing Cats of Our Home
Native Adirondack Trout? No Such Animal, Technically (NCPR)
"Four species of trout can be found in Adirondacks waters. Of the mix, two were introduced from the outside, one from Europe and one from the western United States. The two species which are native to the area are technically not trout at all, but relatives of the arctic … [Read more...] about Native Adirondack Trout? No Such Animal, Technically (NCPR)
Tree Frog Closeups
Recently there was a story about tree frogs. (See "Ben Collins and the Tree Frog" by Tom Mangano on September 5, 2015) I finally found my photos of tree frogs, both kinds, for the many people have never seen any. In general, both are the same species, Hyla versicolor. The … [Read more...] about Tree Frog Closeups