I saw my first Adirondack bobcat at Ted Cornell’s Art Farm on Sayre Road last evening. At sunset last night, I pulled into Ted's driveway. I saw a beautiful cat I’d never seen before. Ted has two cats, both large black polydactyls. But sitting nestled against a stone in the … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bobcat Sighting
Wildlife
Two Eagles Living on Sandy Point
I was keeping my eyes open for the "Essex" Eagle as I headed out of town this morning and sure enough there was a bald eagle perched in a tree on Sandy Point. As I zoomed in to take this picture, a second bird I hadn't noticed took flight. There may be two bald … [Read more...] about Two Eagles Living on Sandy Point
Kristen Eden’s Eagle
Caught a glimpse of the "Essex" Eagle yesterday. We were headed out of Essex and clearly sighted the eagle out on the frozen lake near George Davis's "duck pond". Its huge size made it hard to miss! [pullquote]They are majestic, elegant birds definitely commanding … [Read more...] about Kristen Eden’s Eagle
Bald Eagle Sightings in Essex
We recently received a remarkable close-up photo of a Bald Eagle taken in Essex, NY by Clarice Pulsifer. Here's her story: This photo was taken from my car window at the end of January. My husband and I were on Main Street heading towards Whallons Bay when we saw this eagle. … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Sightings in Essex
Adirondack Moose: NYS Launches 3-Year Study
I love the fact that moose have made a comeback in the Adirondacks. We celebrate Adirondack moose sightings on the Essex blog and list the lumbering, massive-antlered ungulates as one of our native critters. (Male moose often carry racks wider than six feet from side to … [Read more...] about Adirondack Moose: NYS Launches 3-Year Study