To many people, bees are an insect designed solely to make grown men shriek. But they serve an important function and their numbers in New York are declining.
May and June are the nesting seasons for turtles across New York state. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants you to "give turtles a break" when traveling roadways in the Capital Region and beyond. They cross the streets to find nesting areas.
Most people in New York know spring brings bears. But do they know how crafty those bears can actually be? Watch one open a front door as he looks for food.