Bear family death: What really happened in Old Forge
The last hours of the bear trio known to frequent the hamlet of Old Forge were detailed in an incident report the Explorer received.
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This Q&A will feature Jeff Nadler, a wildlife photographer who has taken on capturing aurora borealis in recent years.
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Avian flu: DEC urges public to report suspected cases
By Mike Lynch
Biologists looking to track cases to find out where it is on the landscape.
Expanding birding opportunities in the Adirondacks
Birdability joins Adirondack Land Trust in tracking accessible birdwatching options for people with disabilities
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
Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan
By Mike Lynch
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
From bear incidents to butterfly protections: 2024’s wildlife stories
By Mike Lynch
Tragic bear incident sparked community concerns about wildlife interactions
Federal grant fuels study to enhance wildlife safety on NY roads
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Transportation has received a federal grant for a two-part study to look at ways to reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents and improve habitat connectivity.
New leadership coming to Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Founder shifts to science role as organization welcomes new director
New protections could help save declining monarch butterflies
By Mike Lynch
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened.