Posted by Tom McHugh

South Hero Bird House Forest

South Hero Painted Bird House Forest The Champlain Islands are typically Vermont, but they also have a quirkiness that gives them their own unique charm. One of these unique locations is the South Hero Bird House Forest.     The South Hero Bird House Forest South Hero’s West Shore … Continue reading →

Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain

Sea Lamprey Petromyzon marinus The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin. Lamprey are eel-shaped fish with a skeleton made of cartilage and they belong to a primitive group of jawless fish called Agnathans. Sea lamprey have smooth, … Continue reading →

Are Lampreys an Invasive Species?

Invasive species are plants or animals that are not native to an area, and when introduced become a problem to the original ecosystem. Sea lampreys have been causing some problems in Lake Champlain, but are they invaders or simply a species that has grown out of control?There is some debate … Continue reading →