Voices in the Wilderness: Loon Conservation in the Adirondacks

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, is 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?Listen now and subscribe to ADK Talks to never miss an opportunity to learn more from the people behind the best places to visit, stay, eat, shop, and do things in the Adirondacks. Visit our website, ADKtaste.com, and sign up for our weekly newsletter.Mentioned in this podcast:Adirondack Center for Loon ConservationRosalie Barrow Edge — Feminist, Naturalist and ConservationistGet the Lead Out: A Simple Change to Save Loon LivesLoon-Friendly Lake Certification ProgramSUNY ESF Loon Dive at the Newcomb Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC)Adirondack Loon Celebration 2024Northern Forest Canoe TrailADK Loon FactsQuestions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Mixed & Edited by Next Day [email protected]