Mute Swan nesting, Fishers Island

Winter’s Swan Song

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Mute Swan nesting, Fishers Island

Mute Swan nesting, Fishers Island

I had been watching her for about 10 days. I walked along the bicycle bridge with a hopeful sense of confidence, that the first day of spring often brings these years; perhaps by now, we just might know each other.

And she had been watching me. Propped upon reeds and rushes her mate has diligently picked and laid within a criss-cross mound ; awaiting her plumping and molding -she is her own warmest down duvet.

He is floating, dabbling, with elegant neck stretched forth gently pulling up plenteous aquatic plants and pond vegetation.

It is the calm before a snow storm-not even a ripple.

For an hour we sit; she on her clutch of eggs, and me on a cold rock.

Perhaps both awaiting the birth-of spring.

– Field Note by Justine Kibbe March 26, 2018

 

sweetness of spring

Sweetness of Spring

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I bicycled up to the log cabin on Ski’s Landing to catch the Rollin Boil of Sugar Maple sap collected here on Fishers Island.

The first morning of Spring – sure to bring forth a first batch of Syrup soon!

– A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe March 21, 2018

Plastic bag debris

Speaking Out About Plastic Debris

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We see it so often here on Fishers Island that I just can’t “bag it!” (hush up about it!)
Why bring our own satchels and shopping totes to market?
“The answer is blowin in the wind”…
– A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe March 18, 2018

Marine Debris

Constant Battle Marine Debris

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Storms surrounding Fishers Island only deliver marine debris “faster” into our precious coves, harbors and surrounding coastline –we are, though, everyday constantly under “siege”…
– A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe March 2, 2018

Battery Marcy, after the 2018 prescribed burn

FI Conservancy Controlled Burn 2018

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Battery Marcy, after the 2018 prescribed burn

Battery Marcy, after the 2018 prescribed burn.

In February, FIConservancy proceeded with its annual prescribed burn. The burn is critical to maintaining grassland restoration. We are grateful for our partnership with the Fishers Island Fire Department for the annual burns and with the Fishers Island Ferry District for the opportunity to establish grassland restoration on grounds owned by Southold and managed by the Ferry District. Click for more information on: Why We Burn.

FIFerry District 2016 Burn Plan

FIFerry District 2018 Burn Plan

March in like a lion

March in Like a Lion!

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Storm surge & fierce winds from the northeast envelop Silver eel Cove, Fishers Island.
– A Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe March 2, 2018