Who would tease a bear? I would, I fess up. I tried; I failed, but captured another critter (on film.)
FIELD NOTES: BEAR WITH ME — October 2019
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has come out with a report stating that the numbers of our black bears and fishers are declining in the Adirondacks, but both species are thriving in the Southern Tier.
FIELD NOTES: CRITTERS CROSSING — September 2019
We have all seen the common “deer crossing” signs that forewarn of the high potential that a deer will run………………………..
FIELD NOTES: “RENEWAL”
The most common species to be mistakenly “rescued” by humans are fawns, cottontail rabbits and fledgling birds. Well-meaning acts can have the opposite result as many soon die despite best efforts.
FIELD NOTES: BIRD WHISPERER? — June 2019
Am I one who can whisper to our avian friends, have them come to me and land on me without fear? The answer is no,………
FIELD NOTES: STASIS IN NATURE — May 2019
Jack observes that early in the evening of March 18 – there was no movement outside his kitchen window – where was everybody? (of course he’s talking about his animal critters)