Explore the rich biodiversity of New York’s wildest region

From towering forests to alpine meadows, the Adirondack Park is home to a vast array of habitats and ecosystems. This richly diverse landscape has long been recognized as a special place.

From moose to mosquitoes, frogs to eagles, the Adirondacks are one of North America’s most important refuges for wildlife. The deep forests, limited human population, and protected waters and wildlands create habitats for animals of all shapes and sizes.

We encourage you to keep an “eagle” eye out for wildlife when in the Adirondacks, and hope that you’ll enjoy the animals you see from a distance. To learn more about the Adirondacks’ beasts, large and small, we have a great selection of wildlife-related blogs below to read.

Spot wildlife through the seasons: 10 Adirondack Wildlife to Spot in the Winter
https://archive.adirondackcouncil.org/news/10-adirondack-wildlife-to-spot-in-the-winter-929.html

Melting, Mating, and Moving: Adirondack Life in Early Spring
https://archive.adirondackcouncil.org/news/panel-agrees-state-land-classification-system-needs-improvement-934.html

In addition to resources on wildlife species, the Council also focuses on wildlife management issues. The Adirondack Park is critical habitat for animals that live here, migrate here and move through here. Learn more about the State Wildlife Action Plan, wildlife crossings and rewilding.

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