LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The results of the GeneseeSun.com's poll are in, but only left nature enthusiasts scratching their heads. The results are split 50-50: an equal number of readers voted 'northern water snake' and 'milk snake.' However, the experts are unanimously identifying this as a northern water snake. Ella Wynn, a rafting guide with Adventure Calls Outfitters in Letchworth State Park, posted the photo to the Facebook page 'Snake … [Read more...]
POLL: Mystery Snake Stumps Letchworth Hikers
UPDATE: Experts Break Dead Tie, I.D. Letchworth Northern Water Snake CASTILE – This photograph of a snake near Lee's Landing in Letchworth State Park is splitting park enthusiasts on social media. The photo was originally posted to Facebook by Amy Appleby on July 5. So far five in the comment section believe that this is a northern water snake, but four are sure that it is a milk snake. "It's a milk snake 100%," posted Nick … [Read more...]
SUNSPOT: Newscast for July 14, 2015
SUNROOM – Conrad Baker delivers your daily Sunspot on social media responses to the day's top stories, including community outrage at an admitted sex offender who is now back in jail after his release for having an unauthorized beer in Mount Morris. The 'Little Free Library' new to Highland Park in Geneseo courtesy of a GCS graduate is gathering more positive comments on Facebook as community members congratulate this young lady on her project … [Read more...]
Amazing Pictures of Water Snake at Conesus Lake Inlet
CONESUS LAKE — A Northern Water snake was photographed at the south Conesus Lake inlet by a local nature photographer. The Northern Water Snake is admittedly a little scary looking and carries with it plenty of myths and are frequently mistaken for copperheads or water moccasins but are not dangerous to humans. "I would say it was close to 3 feet long," stated Joseph Stevenson, who took the wonderful photo. "There were a … [Read more...]