
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: The northern harrier, a threatened species to appreciate now
Once a common sight, this hawk depends on open fields to survive By Bob Confer, photo by Dan Jordan Due to the relatively late start

Once a common sight, this hawk depends on open fields to survive By Bob Confer, photo by Dan Jordan Due to the relatively late start

The adorable raptor that sounds rather spooky By Bob Confer One evening last week I was serenaded by a screech owl. It reminded me of

Don’t eat the berries!!! By Bob Confer This time of the year you might take notice of shrubs or small trees bearing dark-purple or black

Bath NY Campground wins Best Family-Friendly and Best Glamping!! From Penny Carlton, KeukaRoots.com There’s something special about Hickory Hill Camping Resort — the laughter echoing

The “Confer Sycamore” is older than the United States of America By Bob Confer, follow Exploring The Western NY Wilds on Facebook In what is

The toxic chemical cantharidin causes serious blisters and can kill a mammal if ingested accidently By Bob Confer During October and November you will encounter

The Ringed-Neck Pheasant has become a rare sight in WNY due to several realities By Bob Confer, photo by Craig Braack If you are a

Penny Carlton / October 16, 2025 My First Witches & Warlocks Paddle: A Spellbinding Afternoon on the Water! This Saturday, I’m heading to Penn Yan

The largest squirrel in our woods is growing in numbers and expanding their range By Bob Confer, Most of my nature library is made up

GALLERY: Hundreds of people filled the streets of Naples Saturday for its famous annual Grape Festival By Sonya Ellison, State Troopers and local police departments

Don’t miss Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Farm Trail Day Hayrides, Pick your own apples and grapes, meet the farm animals From CCE Steuben, Bath, NY – On

“In 1993, a small army of volunteers under the guidance of Rich Shear created Ridgewalk” By Bob Confer Many readers of this column hail from

Staff Report / September 7, 2025 Two Finger Lakes destinations are gaining national attention in a newly released travel book that ranks some of America’s

Seager has marinas in Canandaigua, Penn Yan, and now Rushford Lake in Allegany County NY From Seager Marine Inc, Follow them on Facebook Canandaigua, NY

This native plant is herbicide resistant and can be ten foot tall!! By Carol Sitarski, Master Gardener Volunteer, Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County Horseweed (Conyza
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