Now that spring is just around the corner, I called the chair of the herpetology department at Plattsburgh State, Dr. C. Horridus, for an update on the local timber rattlesnake situation. Essex is home to a number of the rattlers on Split Rock Mountain. Dr. Horridus told me that, … [Read more...] about Rattlesnakes, Rumbling, and Rock
Rob Ivy
Bald Eagles in Essex
I saw a young bald eagle recently flying over the lake just off from the hamlet. The ducks by the ferry dock ignored him but I bet they were keeping a close watch nevertheless. ~ Rob Ivy (Essex Column, Feb. 5, 2014) Rob Ivy, chronicler of Essex affairs for the Valley News, has a … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles in Essex
2013 Adirondack Fall Foliage Season Begins
Leaf peeping is one of the most popular fall pastimes in the Adirondacks. The brilliant and rich myriad of golds, reds, purples, and browns draw the eye of locals and tourists alike. As I write this article more and more leaves are changing color. The 2013 foliage season has … [Read more...] about 2013 Adirondack Fall Foliage Season Begins
Rob Ivy: Rattlesnake Increase and Essex Dissolution
Pranksters come out of the woodwork on April 1, and Rob Ivy (view his Valley News archive) is no exception. The perennially smiling author of the Essex Column opted to jump the gun rather than miss the opportunity to trick Essex, NY residents and visitors for April Fool's … [Read more...] about Rob Ivy: Rattlesnake Increase and Essex Dissolution