Another snowstorm. Our backyard, Lake Placid, NY (11 February 2026).

Evening grosbeaks are large, aggressive birds that aggressively defend their feeding spaces, as demonstrated by this video. Evening Grosbeaks, Lake Placid, NY (21 December 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-w... #eveninggrosbeaks #backyardbirding #Adirondacks

Blue sky for Bluesky. Paper Birch in winter. Lake Placid, NY (9 February 2026). wildadirondacks.org/trees-of-the...

The Adirondack Council commends the NYS DEC for producing a critically important, long-term management plan for Adirondack brook trout. The DEC’s plan takes into account a changing climate and the unique ecosystems that support New York’s brook trout populations. dec.ny.gov/things-to-do...

Mourning Dove, Lake Placid, NY (14 January 2026). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-w... #Adirondacks #birds #backyardwildlife

Red Squirrel, Lake Placid, NY (3 February 2026) #Adirondacks #Wildlife

Gray Catbird, Wilmington Beach, Essex County, NY (26 September 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Adirondacks #birds

Ausable River, Lake Placid, NY (26 September 2025).

Bobolink on the hay meadow at Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (17 August 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/grassland-bi... #Bobolink #grasslandbirds #Adirondacks #UihleinFoundation

Swamp Sparrows breed in cattail marshes and brushy swamps across the Northeast, Midwest, and much of Canada. Swamp Sparrow, River Road, Essex County, NY (13 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Adirondacks #SwampSparrow #Wetlands

Fields no longer used for agriculture quickly develop into a patchwork of woody thickets and open areas. Eastern White Pine, as shown here, is a common invader of old fields. Essex County, NY (13 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-f... #ForestSuccession #OldFieldSuccession #Adirondacks

The Monarch is probably the best known of all migratory butterflies. The migration process involves several Monarch generations. Monarch, Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (12 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #MonarchButterfly #UihleinFoundation

Like many of my favorite warblers, the Common Yellowthroats are still around, but they have gradually stopped singing, so I have to locate them by their chip notes. Common Yellowthroat, River Road, Essex County, NY (11 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-w...

Wild Turkey family, Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (10 August 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/heaven-hill-... #Adirondacks #wildturkey #AdirondackBirds #UihleinFoundation

The Atlantis Fritillary is a medium-sized orange butterfly seen in the Adirondacks in mid- and late summer. Atlantis Fritillary (Speyeria atlantis), Old Orchard Loop at Heaven Hill, Essex County, NY (9 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #AtlantisFritillary #AdirondackButterflies

As this bear is demonstrating, American Black Bears walk with a slow, ponderous and sometimes lumbering stride. American Black Bear, Essex County, NY (24 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-m... #americanblackbear #trailcam #trailcamera #adirondackwildlife #backyardwildlife #blackbear

I still see a few Midsummer Tiger Swallowtails, but many of them are getting rather worn and are approaching the end of their flight period. Midsummer Tiger Swallowtail, River Road, Essex County, NY (6 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #tigerswallowtail #Adirondackbutterflies

The Bobolinks on Heaven Hill will leave soon for South America where the birds will spend the winter. Bobolinks travel about 12,500 miles round-trip every year. Bobolinks, Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (6 August 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/grassland-bi... #UihleinFoundation

I caught this little hummingbird in a rare moment of repose between bouts of frenzied foraging on Spotted Touch-me-not. Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Airport Road, Keene, NY (5 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #hummingbird #rubythroatedhummingbird #Adirondacks

Wildfire smoke has created hazy conditions and triggered Air Quality Alerts for the second day in a row in our area. Forecasters expect some improvement by mid-week. Adirondack Loj Road, Essex County, NY (4 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Adirondacks #AdirondackHighPeaks

A well-named bird: Red-eyed Vireo, showing off its signature red eye. Our backyard, Essex County, NY (3 August 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #redeyedvireo #AdirondackBirds #backyardbirding

I still see quite a few Savannah Sparrows on the meadows at Heaven Hill and Uihlein Farm. Savannah Sparrow, Uihlein Farm, Essex County, NY (30 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/uihlein-farm #savannahsparrow #grasslandbirds #sparrows #UihleinFarm #UihleinFoundation

The American Robin is a type of thrush that is so common we often take its beauty for granted. American Robin foraging in a wetland near the West Branch of the Ausable River, Essex County, NY (29 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b...

Hazy morning at Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm. I spend several hours up here three or four times a week, monitoring the Bobolink flock. Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (30 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/heaven-hill-... #UihleinFoundation #Adirondacks

Gray Catbird on Hulls Falls Road, Essex County, NY (24 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #GrayCatbird #AdirondackBirds #Adirondacks

Hazy morning. Algonquin Peak from Uihlein Farm, Essex County, NY (28 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/uihlein-farm #Adirondacks #HighPeaks #UihleinFarm

I found a flock of 37 Bobolinks on the fields at Uihlein Farm this morning. They were probably part of the larger flock of Bobolinks that breed on Heaven Hill Farm, across Bear Cub Road. Bobolink, Essex County, NY (28 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/uihlein-farm #Bobolinks #UihleinFarm

The Eastern White Pine on the stone outcrop is showing signs of age. Heron Marsh from the Barnum Brook Trail overlook at the Paul Smith’s College VIC, Franklin County, NY (22 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/barnum-brook... #wetlands #paulsmithsvic #Adirondacks #easternwhitepine

In the Adirondacks, Black-throated Green Warblers breed in coniferous or mixed woods forests. This one breeds in the mixed woods near our front deck. Black-throated Green Warbler, Essex County, NY (18 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-w... #blackthroatedgreenwarbler #warblers

The Old Orchard Loop provides opportunities to see birds, plants, and butterflies that flourish in old fields. The open terrain features stunning views of the High Peaks. Old Orchard Loop, Essex County, NY (21 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/heaven-hill-... #UihleinFoundation #HeavenHillTrails

The Bobolinks at Heaven Hill are thriving. Most have joined a growing flock that will remain together until departing for their wintering grounds in August. Bobolink, Heaven Hill, Essex County, NY (19 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/grassland-bi... #Bobolinks #grasslandbirds

The Mustard White is a medium-sized, white butterfly found in or near deciduous or mixed forests in the Adirondack Mountains. Mustard White (Pieris oleracea), Essex County, NLY (17 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Butterflies #MustardWhite #Adirondacks #AdirondackButterlies

Magnolia Warbler, River Road, Essex County, NY (17 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Adirondacks #warblers #magnoliawarbler #AdirondackWarblers

The Viceroy can be distinguished from the Monarch by the presence of a black line on its wing (which the Monarch does not have). Viceroy, Uihlein Farm, Essex County, NY (11 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Adirondacks #uihleinfarm #uihleinfoundtion #viceroybutterfly #butterflies

Northern Parulas are said to prefer habitats where Beard Lichens are found; and this handsome little guy seemed determine to pose for me to demonstrate that preference! Northern Parula, Essex County, NY (14 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #warblers #NorthernParula

This male Bobolink was looking particularly handsome in the morning sunlight. Bobolink, Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (13 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/grassland-bi... #Adirondacks #bobolink #bobolinks #GrasslandBirds

The Northern Parula is one of my favorite summer songsters. Northern Parula, Uihlein Farm, Lake Placid, Essex County, NY (12 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #warblers #NorthernParula #AdirondackBirds #UihleinFarm #UihleinFoundation

Algonquin Peak from Uihlein Farm near Lake Placid, Essex County, NY (12 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/uihlein-farm #Adirondacks #UihleinFarm #UihleinFoundation

This White-tailed Deer was clearly annoyed with me for interrupting its breakfast yesterday morning. White-tailed Deer, Hulls Falls Road, Essex County, NY (10 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-m... #Adirondacks #WhiteTaileddeer #AdirondackWildlife

I saw lots of Red-winged Blackbirds foraging on the wet meadow near Keene. I am not sure if this is a female or a juvenile. Red-winged Blackbird, Keene, NY (10 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Adirondacks #RedWingedBlackbird #AdirdondackBirds #AdirondackWetlands

This Sandhill Crane has been visiting the cultivated field at Uihlein Farm for over a week. Sandhill Crane at Uihlein Farm, Essex County, NY (9 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/uihlein-farm #uihleinfarm #uihleinFoundation #SandhillCrane #AdirondackBirds

Still vocalizing enthusiastically on the Heaven Hill hay meadow! Male Bobolink, Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (5 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/grassland-bi... #Adirondacks #bobolink #bobolinks #GrasslandBirds

Heart Lake, Essex County, NY (7 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/heart-lake-t...

Another misnamed bird. The Mourning Warbler never strikes me as a bird in mourning. Mourning Warbler this morning at Uihlein Farm near Lake Placid, Essex County, NY (6 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b... #Warblers #AdirondackWarblers #UihleinFoundation #UihleinFarm

The Bobolinks on the Heaven Hill hay meadows are busy feeding their young. The parents will continue feeding until the fledglings are independent. Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Essex County, NY (5 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/grassland-bi... #UihleinFoundation #bobolink #bobolinks

Looking pretty on Independence Day! Barnum Brook and Barnum Bog from the Boreal Life Trail Boardwalk at the Paul Smith’s College VIC, Franklin County, NY (4 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/boreal-life-... #Wetlands #IndependenceDay #AmericatheBeautiful #PaulSmithsVIC #PSCVIC

My favorite Canada Warbler dad was hard at work this afternoon after the storms moved through, foraging for his offspring. River Road, Essex County, NY (3 July 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-w... #CanadaWarbler #Warblers #AdirondackWarblers #Adirondackwillife

I am seeing a lot of birds carrying food for their hungry little ones. Eastern Bluebird, Uihlein Foundation’s Heaven Hill Farm, Lake Placid, NY (2 July 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org #UihleinFoundation #Bluebird #easternbluebird #Adirondacks #AdirondackBirds

Sandhill Crane at Uihlein Farm, Essex County, NY (30 June 2025). www.uihleinfoundation.org/uihlein-farm #uihleinfarm #uihleinFoundation #SandhillCrane #AdirondackBirds

This dapper little Canada Warbler was carrying food, so we have good reason to conclude that these birds are breeding here. Canada Warbler, River Road, Essex County, NY (30 June 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-w... #CanadaWarbler #Warblers #AdirondackWarblers #Adirondackwildlife