Voices in the Wilderness: Loon Conservation in the Adirondacks
A new ADK Talks episode features Saranac Lake’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation.
Now LIVE! ADK Talks podcast: A conversation with the Director of Communications and Education at the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation.
In this episode of ADK Talks, we connect with Denise Silfee, the Education and Communications Director at the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation in Saranac Lake, New York.
The Common Loon, specifically Adirondack loons, are a favorite topic among the adktaste.com community. This super informative, educational and engaging conversation with Denise could have probably filled three podcast episodes (which is why we can’t wait to have her back).
In addition to explaining the vital work the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation does, Denise helps us answer questions like:
Why do people find loons so fascinating?
What are the biggest threats to loons, and how can we protect them?
How are loons important to the overall Adirondack ecosystem?
What makes loons unique among other birds and waterfowl?
Where do loons go in the winter, and do they always return to the same Adirondack lakes each year?
Do loons mate for life, and how do they find their partners?
What are essential guidelines for encountering and interacting with loons safely?
Are loons endangered, and how do we ensure the long-term viability of the Adirondack loon population?
Where can we learn more about loons?
Loon vocalizing on an Adirondack lake.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Rosalie Barrow Edge — Feminist, Naturalist and Conservationist
Get the Lead Out: A Simple Change to Save Loon Lives
Loon-Friendly Lake Certification Program
SUNY ESF Loon Dive at the Newcomb Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC)
Adirondack Loon Celebration 2024
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