Laura Smith and I spent several hours in the area of Point Au Roche, both State Park beach and cut down corn fields nearby. We were hoping to see Snow Geese and got more than imagined. Well, Laura did as I have seen huge numbers of them before. In the end we must have seen 30 - … [Read more...] about Snow Geese
Wildlife
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center
The Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center (www.adirondackwildlife.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of animals and wildlife education. Adirondack Wildlife Refuge staff are available to do presentations for schools, churches and other … [Read more...] about Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center
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
CATS Announces Trail and Natural History Events
Our next "Saturday on the Trail" will be on February 22, 2014. Depending on the weather, we may take a hike in the snow together, or we may scope out the area for the new trail we will be creating on Coot Hill in Crown Point. Stay tuned for more information to come. If you … [Read more...] about CATS Announces Trail and Natural History Events
Feral Pigs in the Adirondacks
It's time to reexamine our previous post, "Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley," with an update on the situation in the Adirondacks. Feral pigs (feral swine/wild boars/razorbacks/wild hogs--whatever you call them) have made their presence known locally in New York State. Feral … [Read more...] about Feral Pigs in the Adirondacks