There are a number of  residents (mammals) of the Adirondack forest that you are likely to see or hear during your visit to the William C. Whitney Area. White-tail deer live here, along with black bears: although you are less likely to see them. There is a chance you may catch a glimpse at a moose. Forest residents that usually escape detection include bobcat, fisher and pine marten. Working mostly after the sun goes down, beaver have made their mark by damming many streams. Coyotes have been increasingly common in recent years. Other local animals include river otter, raccoon, red and grey fox, muskrat, mink, striped skunk, porcupine, and snoeshoe hare.

    These remote forest and wetlands are home to songbirds such as woodpeckers, flycatchers, wrens, thrushes, vireos, warblers, blackbirds, finches, grossbeaks, and sparrows. Boreal birds like the spruce grouse, Wilson's warbler, Cape May warbler, bay-breasted warbler, threetoed woodpecker, and yellow-bellied flycatcher breed in or near the area. These species generally are found in habitats associated with bogs, spruce swamps and other wetlands.

    As you canoe the these waters, look for (waterfowl) common mergansers as they dive for fish. Another fish eater you may encounter is the common loon. Puddle ducks such as mallards, blacks and wood ducks will be seen in the shallower waters feeding on vegetation. Great blue herons are often seen standing motionless in shallow water. Along with Ospreys or "fish hawks" herons make their large stick nest in trees near the water. Look for bald eagles in the sky and other raptors that may be on the hunt.

Come visit and stay overnight!

Listen to the wild call!!! of the loon

the yelps!!! of coyotes

and the distinctive hoot!!! of the barred owl

Whitney Park's wildlife is for all to experience and enjoy.

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