Nature in the Catskill Mountains
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Bees - Discussion and images of the major bees found in the Catskill Mountains. Learn about where certain types of bees nest, and learn all the details of bees. There is a section for Bumble bees, Honey bees, Hornets, Wasp, and Yellow-Jackets.
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Black Bears - Discussion and images of Black Bears in the Catskill Mountains. Learn when you are in Black Bear area. Learn how to avoid conflicts with black bears. Learn what to do if you encounter a Black Bear. What to do if you are attacked by a black bear.
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Bobcat - Discussion and images of Bobcats in the Catskill Mountains. This includes prints and tracks left by bobcats in the Catskill Mountains.
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Coyotes & Wolves Discussion and images of the Eastern Coyotes, and how wolves fit into this region of the Catskill Mountains. Many believe that gray wolves still exist, and this article will discuss the particular circumstances of these beliefs.
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White Tailed Deer Discussion and images of the white tailed deer in the Catskill Mountains.
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Deer Tick Discussion and images of deer ticks in the Catskill Mountains. This section involves a detailed discussion of Lyme Disease. The Catskill Mountains is now considered a high risk area for Lyme Disease.
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Fisher Discussion and images of Fishers in the Catskill Mountains. Also includes excellent tracks of Fishers in the Catskill Mountains.
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Porcupine Discussion and images of Porcupines in the Catskill Mountains. They can be found on most mountains in the Catskills.
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Snakes Discussion and images of snakes in the Catskill Mountains. The primary part of the article discusses the two poisonous snakes in the Catskill Mountains. Discussion of both the Northern Copperhead and the Timber Rattlesnake. Extensive discussion of how to medically treat Timber Rattlesnakes.
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