In upstate New York, nature lovers get very excited over sightings of dark, medium-sized mammals. Sharing a photo of an un-identified weasel-type animal gets everyone’s attention, discussing “fisher, mink or otter.” That’s because these animals …
In the winter, the wooded trails at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge can be eerily quiet. It’s a reminder that most animals keep a low profile in order to stay safe. But then you hear a …
Owls are most often thought of as creatures of the forest. We think of them inhabiting hollow holes in trees, with their large “wise” eyes glowing from the darkness. The short-eared owl is an exception …
If you are a lover of animals, you may have an inspired National Geographic moment when yousee deer. They can seem like our own local gazelles – untamed and free in our upstate NewYork savannahs …
Featured photo: Cardinal in evergreens by Brian Serafin. Cardinals are the flashy gift to birdwatchers in the eastern United States. While male cardinalsare as brightly colored as a tropical bird, they are anything but. These …
