by Dave Warner on June 20, 2010
I went to check out one of my favorite locations about five miles from my house. Rumor has it, they are going to put large windmills up there and I wanted to see if it was going to spoil the view. The day had been hot, I had taken my wife out to a fancy dinner at The Country Store (think about it – The Country Store – fancy?) and while there, we say some dark clouds form North of us, but we got just a few sprinkles while we ate dinner.
As we headed up the eight miles from the store, past our street and on up the hill, steam was rising from the pavement. It was about 7:30 pm EST, and the steam increased as we continue up in elevation. And then we were able to see the valley below. The most unbelievable scene greeted us for this time of year and time of day – fog between all the hills as far as the eye could see!
Of course, all I had with me was my iPhone – I whipped it out and took some shots, and then raced back to the house for the rest of my camera gear, hoping that the sight would not disappear before I could get back. Luckily, I keep things packed, charged, and ready to go. I was out of the house in a flash, dodged two deer crossing the road while I raced to the summit, and took a series of images, including some High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Panoramics. However, of all of them, this was my favorite. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did while standing up there.
by Dave Warner on June 9, 2010
Photo by Dean Nervik A group of about 20 birders on the Northville / Placid Trail near Long Lake search the tree tops with binoculars and cameras for a glimpse of that special bird.
Get into the woods and onto the water during the Adirondack Birding Festival June 18-20.
Bird watching in the Adirondack wild is marked by Hamilton County’s Adirondack Birding Festival, held annually the third weekend of June. Nesting season comes late in these mountains because of the altitude and latitude.
New York’s Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. It is greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Parks combined.
And Hamilton County is right in the middle.
Among the rare boreal birds found here are Bicknell’s thrush, spruce grouse, American three-toed woodpeckers and many kinds of raptors and water birds. For a rewarding experience, book a bird-watching trip with a licensed guide.
Whether you are a dedicated birder or have a casual interest in birds, the birding routes listed here offer specific directions for canoe and kayak paddles, hikes, easy walks and drives that take you through diverse bird habitats.
For more contact Hamilton County Department of Economic Development & Tourism, POB 57, Lake Pleasant NY 12108; (518) 548-3076; 1-800-648-5239; or info@adirondackexperience.com.
