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The unique Mourning Cloak survives winter in a torpor Exploring the Western NY Wilds By Bob Confer, Follow Exploring on Facebook When you go out

Scenes and winter songbirds from Steuben County From Janie Ferguson on the Canisteo River, It is currently 8*, and cloudy at 9:00 am here in

This member of the mint family benefits both insects and humans Exploring the Western NY Wilds By Bob Confer As we come out of this

Exploring the Western NY Wilds: One of the most interesting reptiles in WNY is worth watching out for By Bob Confer A recent viral trend

Staff Report / January 22, 2026 Guide Helps Locals and Visitors Make the Most of an Unpredictable Finger Lakes Winter Finger Lakes Region, NY —

Nearly all “greenheads” in North America now have domestic genetics due to “private game farms” Exploring the Western NY Wilds, By Bob Confer If you

Finger Lakes Land Trust / January 13. 2026 Dear Friends of the Finger Lakes, thank you for another extraordinary year in land and water conservation.

The loud, proud, and ever faithful Carolina Wren By Bob Confer If your neighborhood was graced by carolers during the holidays count yourself as lucky.

The 123 birds counted in 2025 all provided joy and insight By Bob Confer, follow Exploring the Western NY Wilds on Facebook Birdwatchers are, in

Jim Moore / December 28, 2025 The Finger Lakes region continues to shine as a premier destination for nature lovers, offering a spectrum of outdoor

Finger Lakes Land Trust / December 22, 2025 Dear Friends: Your steadfast support has pushed the Finger Lakes Land Trust over 35,000 acres conserved! Together,