Red crossbill: Nesting and feeding habits in the Adirondacks
By Birdwatch
There are six “crossbill” species—finches with mandibles (lower part of their bill) that cross either to the left or right
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Birdability joins Adirondack Land Trust in tracking accessible birdwatching options for people with disabilities
By Birdwatch
There are six “crossbill” species—finches with mandibles (lower part of their bill) that cross either to the left or right
By Mike Lynch
Public asked to be on lookout for dead red pine trees in Adirondacks caused by invasive insect
New York’s plan to put a price on carbon is still on hold. But here’s how it would work, if and when it gets off the ground.
By Mike Lynch
Lake George Land Conservancy buys key wetlands property on Huddle Bay on Lake George in the town of Bolton.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is pushing Vermont to do more to control runoff from dairy farms impacting Lake Champlain
The project near Great Sacandaga lake is the first in the Adirondacks to go through new permitting process
By Mike Lynch
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
By Tim Rowland
Has the time finally come for this small Adirondack community to build wastewater infrastructure?
By Tom French
The Student Conservation Association's winter trail work session is underway