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Algonquin Peak Pine Martin

Posted by Barrie Potter,
North Country explorer from Lake Placid
June 3, 2013 —

One afternoon in June I met an American Pine Marten on top of Algonquin Peak. Moments after reaching the summit, this curious creature ran up to me. It appeared to be gathering food and enjoying the view. To encounter a pine marten is always fun, but seeing one with a bird in its mouth at 5,115' was a real show. I was impressed to say the least. This pine marten had it made and he/she knew it!

Comments

Jacob Malcomb

Awesome Encounter. As if the summit of Algonquin wasn't already impressive enough! Where have you seen other pine martins?

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Erika Barthelmess

Wow! What an exciting spotting - and a great picture to boot! Haven't seen one of these on a hike in the Adirondacks yet, but have seen its close cousin the fisher...

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