Adirondack Wildlife

As you probably already know, the Adirondacks are home to a tremendous amount of beautiful, curious and sometimes rare wildlife. The terrain, vegetation and climate are ideal for some creatures all year long, while others just spend a few months out of the year here. The good news for you is that no matter when you visit, a day trip around the Adirondacks to look for some of this wildlife is always a great adventure (so be sure to bring your camera to capture all the animals in their natural habitat).

One of the most popular animals guests are asking us about are the Moose: Where do I go to see a Moose? Unfortunately, the Moose aren't much for being in very public spots, but if you do see one walking down the road or in the forest, you'll be amazed at how beautiful and big they are. This is one moment you will definitely want to capture with a picture or video to share with friends and family.

If you're a bird watcher or just enjoy the beauty of creatures soaring through the sky, be prepared for some magical sites. With its lush forests, the Adirondacks are home to some of the most beautiful birds in North America (about 260 species worth of birds), including Bicknell's Thrushes, Spruce Grouse, Philadelphia Vireos, American Three-Toed Woodpeckers, Ruby-Crowned Kinglets, Bay-Breasted Warblers, Rough-Legged Hawks, Crossbills Red-Tailed Hawks, Osprey and Turkey Vultures. Then there is the Loon, which is probably the most popular of all the birds that call the Adirondacks home.

If you enjoy fishing, there are tremendous opportunities to fish for and see some nice fish in our clean, crisp waters. This includes Trout and Black Bass that are not only fun to watch swim, but also have gorgeous color patterns which photograph real well.

Other animals you may come across as you travel the Adirondack Park are Beavers, Muskrats, Deer, Red Foxes, Raccoon and Skunks. You probably want to keep a safe distance from them, but they are nice to watch as they go about their business in their environment. Also be careful as you travel the Adirondacks, as there are some animals that could potentially harm your persons or property. The area is home to Black Bears, Bobcats and Coyotes. Now, it is rare that you will see any of these, but when you do please take precautions to keep yourself safe. And if you see a snake, it most likely will be a harmless Garter Snake. But near Lake George on Tongue Mountain there are some Rattlesnakes living there, so keep an eye on where you walk and sit when traveling that area.

Please note that we are home to a number of wildlife species that are listed for special protection. If you see any of the animals on the list, please keep your distance and treat with care. These animals include the Bald Eagle, Bog Turtle, Indiana Bat, Timber Rattlesnake and the Peregrine Falcon.

As you make your plans to vacation in the Adirondacks at our resort, be sure to ask us about any new stories of guests seeing or encountering any of the other residents of the region.