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Otters making a comeback in Western New York

Otters making a comeback in Western New York

by Friends INWR | Apr 25, 2026 | Archive, Blog, Homepage Feed

By Richard Moss Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge River otters are becoming so prevalent in New York State that some officials are wondering whether to allow trapping of the species again. Whether or not trapping is allowed is a separate and controversial...
Iroquois refuge eaglet growing stronger

Iroquois refuge eaglet growing stronger

by Friends INWR | Apr 24, 2026 | Archive, Blog, Featured Blog, FINWR, Homepage Feed

The baby eaglet that’s in focus at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge is now over two weeks old, is getting a lot bigger and is entertaining nest cam watchers with its antics. The eaglet is in a nest that belongs to one of several nesting pairs of bald eagles at...
Trees don’t leave much to chance in winter

Trees don’t leave much to chance in winter

by Friends INWR | Jan 30, 2026 | Archive, Blog, Homepage Feed, Nature

By Patti Singer The sun was out and the temperature on this early January day was in the 40s. Along the Kanyoo Trail at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, a light breeze stirred branches of trees that were waiting for a few more months to pass. “They’re just trying to...

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