Sep 29, 2012 · In my experience, the black squirrels have a rather vicious temperament compared to the grey ones. For example, when we had a bird feeder, the black squirrels would often terrorize the …

Sep 25, 2010 · Prior to the European Invasion/Colonization of the North America, it is believed that most squirrels were Black with the Grey coat being the genetic aberration. The theory is, since most of at …

Mar 18, 2007 · Great site, It looks like my info on the black squirrels was wrong. Since it's a dominate gene there should be plenty of black ones around here in a few years unless something is eating the …

Mar 16, 2007 · It is my understanding that the black is controlled by a single recessive gene so both squirrels have to be black or carry black to produce more black squirrels. a mix between a black …

Apr 25, 2025 · Black flies were out in the upper Tongue Range yesterday. Mildly obnoxious at worst with only a few nibbles, although I think their temperance was more likely a result of the weather (cool …

Apr 7, 2015 · Black flies detect you based on carbon dioxide, so they tend to be worse in stagnant areas or if you are stagnant. If you can keep moving, and particularly upwind, they have a harder time …

Sep 16, 2015 · I'd like to do something fun and see if we could all share all the different animals and wildlife we've been in the ADKs. I've seen many of my firsts in the Adirondacks as far as wild animals …

Mar 9, 2008 · If it was a large black cat it was most likely someones pet that got too big or escaped like Drifter said. Interesting siting though. Also, no mountain lions are not black like squirrels. I don't …

Feb 28, 2008 · First, to Starshadow and the problem with squirrels at the feeders eating the sunflower seeds. I found a package of "Squirrel Away" at the local feed store in Saranac Lake.

Apr 13, 2010 · It is usually at this time of year where our mental institutions are packed with what doctors like to call "black fly fever." This affliction has a high rate of incidence in the Adirondacks …