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Summer 2014 27 LOCALadk Find YOUR Place. Find YOUR Place. North Country Community College 888-TRY-NCCC • www.nccc.edu admissions@nccc.edu Apply FREE Online! Watching Adirondack Wildlife A Message from the NY State DEC T he wildness and beauty of the Adirondacks, combined with the species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians unique to or found only in abundance here, provides a great opportunity to observe wildlife, an activity enjoyed by many residents and visitors to the Adirondacks. Here are some tips to increase your chances of viewing wildlife Keep your distance - Coming too close to animals will cause them stress. They may become aggressive and dangerous or they may just run. In some cases, they may abandon their young. Stay quiet and be patient - Move slowly and quietly, avoid sudden movements and you will increase your chances of seeing wildlife and avoid stressing the animals you watch. Dress Properly – The right clothing and footwear will ensure you are comfortable and enable you to stay outdoors for a long periods of time. Enhance Your Eyesight – Use binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras to improve your ability to view wildlife that is not easily seen with the naked eye. Learn About Wildlife – Use field guides, books and the internet to learn about their habitat, their appearance, and learn calls and signs to better find, see and identify wildlife. Watch at Dusk & Dawn – This is when most wildlife is active. Choose Your Season – Many species of wildlife will only appear during certain seasons. They may migrate in the spring or fall, breed or nest in specific locations for the summer, or hibernate in the winter. Cruise the Back Roads – Drive slowly on back roads with a passenger serving as wildlife spotter. Stay in Your Vehicle – If viewing from a roadside location, observe wildlife from the inside of your vehicle. Even with the windows rolled down, wildlife often don't associate vehicles with humans. Get out and enjoy observing and photographing wildlife in the Adirondacks! An old Adirondack hotel, featuring ten guest rooms, not accessible by road, with generated electricity. Pure Adirondack charm! A hard place to get to, a harder place to leave. BeaverRiverLodge.com (315) 376-3010 Now taking reservations for summer!