A new public informational flyer about Asian clam, an invasive species identified in Lake George for the first time this August, has been released. The flyer explains how citizens can help to identify and prevent the spread of this clam. The flyer is available here. Designed specifically for Lake George, the flyer will help the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Local Wildlife'
New Informational Flyer on Asian Clam
September 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: Lake George · Local Wildlife · The Environment
Email to the Editor
August 28th, 2010 · Comments Off
After reading the entry about the Bald Eagle sighting I wanted to share that we also saw a bald eagle the first week of August, just past lands end. We sat there in the boat and watched for a while. He/She didn’t seem to mind us, and preened. Heather Bondesen
Tags: Local Wildlife · The Environment · The Landing
Bald Eagle Sighted
August 14th, 2010 · Comments Off
Last night I took a short boat-ride with some friends. We headed across the Lake and behind Vicars island, heading south. We then trolled slowly between tiny Steere island and the shore. About 500 yards south of Steere island on the west shore, we looked up and there was a bald eagle perched on the [...]
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Bits of Everything
July 4th, 2010 · Comments Off
July 23 Auction on Sheep Meadow Lane Concierge Auctions reports on the live auction to be held on July 23rd. Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning gCaptain.com tells us what to watch for if a person is actually drowning. Bigfoot Spotted? You’ll Know What to Look For Denton Publications gives some insights into Bigfoot. Before She [...]
Tags: Lake George · Local Wildlife · Our Neighbors · The Landing
Bluebird of Happiness
June 24th, 2010 · Comments Off
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Bits of Everything
June 15th, 2010 · Comments Off
Andrew Cuomo’s Private Life Not Private After All The Washington Times does an expose on Andrew Cuomo’s private life. What is Rock Snot? WNBZ does a story about a new form of invasive species. Birding in the Adirondacks Learn all you want about boreal birds, bugs, and bears at laurakammermeier.com.
Tags: Adirondacks · Local Wildlife · NY State · The Environment
Signs of Spring
June 13th, 2010 · Comments Off
I was out for a walk this afternoon when I spotted this butterfly.
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Bits of Everything
May 7th, 2010 · Comments Off
Police, Feds Raid Whitehall Business The Post Star has an interesting story about a local store. Bald Eagle Now Healthy, Takes Flight The Adirondack Journal has a heartwarming story here. Time Travel Possible Says Famed Astrophysicist Keep you eyes out for time travelers but to understand the theory read here. NY Giants to Return to [...]
Tags: Adirondacks · History · Local Wildlife · Our Neighbors · Whitehall
In Case You See Any Turkeys Looking Nervous
May 1st, 2010 · Comments Off
May 1st is the start of Spring turkey season. For the Spring Turkey Season, May 1 through 31, hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for New York City and Long Island; hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their small game hunting or sportsman license; shooting hours are [...]
Tags: Local Wildlife · NY State · The Environment
Bits of Everything
April 24th, 2010 · Comments Off
Eastern Woods Return / Face New Threats The Washington Post had a good article documenting the historical changes to eastern forests over the last 400 years and some modern threats that they face. One might not think that deer pose a threat to the forest, but as this video points out, they eat most of [...]
Tags: Adirondacks · Local Wildlife · Our Neighbors · The Environment · Whitehall
Spring Smelt Run Started
April 10th, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: Lake George · Local Wildlife · The Environment · The Landing
Bits of Everything
April 4th, 2010 · Comments Off
See Pictures of the iPad Engadget has some great pictures of the new iPad. Scaring the Birds Away The Post Star reports on a novel way to scare birds away from the lake. Report: School Hiring Increasing, Enrollment Decreasing All Over State The Post Star reports on a new study which documents the problems caused [...]
Tags: Lake George · Local Wildlife · NY State · Technical Updates · The Environment
Waiting For a New Occupant
March 27th, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: Local Wildlife · The Environment
Nuisance Waterfowl Workshop Offered
March 7th, 2010 · Comments Off
Canadian geese have been causing significant problems around the lake. The Lake George Association will offer a Nuisance Waterfowl Workshop on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:30pm at the Hague Community Center, and again on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 at the LGA office in Lake George. A growing population of Canada geese on the lake [...]
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