Unfortunately Marine Debris is a constant here on Fishers Island. But thru winter, spring, summer and fall, stewardship can continue to outlive it all!
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Jan. 19, 2019
Archive for month: January, 2019
Super Blood Wolf MoonTotal lunar eclipse starring: SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON
Winter skies are the “happening place” this Saturday (1/19/19) 10:10 p.m. thru Sunday (1/20/19) 2:15 a.m. EST.
You’ll recognize the Super Moon by its size (truly closest to earth!) and by its reddish hues produced by shadow. By all means—something to howl about!
*blue moon over Parade Grounds, Fishers Island 7/31/15
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Jan. 18, 2019
There are several ancestral “clans” of Crow living and socializing here on Fishers Island. While over the years I have been intrigued with their routines and take note, admittedly I find the birds are really keeping an eye on all of us. You’ll find West End groups on The Green across from Our Lady of Grace church, around Hay Harbor Club’s driveway and my own neighbors (9 of them!) within the Parade Grounds. I’ve read Crows can have a 20-year life span…that’s a lot of Ferries to greet….
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe Jan. 16, 2019
This afternoon’s calm allowed me to hop up on a grassy mound and get a better “bird’s eye view” of what I like to call Ibis pond* .175 acres of meadow and shore maintained by FIConservancy appears quite different in dormant winter months. Soon enough, the vivid colors and fresh scents of native plants will sprout lush habitat welcoming home songbirds, insects and Monarchs!
*Named Ibis Pond, because my very first video (July 2015) documented a juvenile Glossy Ibis in the pond. See Video Snippet “Ibis in the Morning”.
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Jan. 16, 2019
Glossy Ibis, July 2015
Dubbed Ibis Pond, in a neighborly fashion, this marshland behind the Movie Theater is growing year to year with rains and snow. My very first video (above) documented a juvenile Glossy Ibis in July of 2015. The adjoining 175 acres maintained by Fishers Island Conservancy has become a great spot for birders, walkers and nature lovers.
*stewardship is as stewardship does
From the Field, Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe, Jan. 15, 2019
It’s just a crispy 21 degrees and awfully calm within West Harbor, Fishers Island this morning. I’m on the lookout for Bald Eagles. Past notes and Community remarks remind me that January and February have proven to be good months to monitor from Dock Beach* as well as within Pirate’s Cove. So keep your eyes peeled!
* “The Little Beach That Could”
From the Field, Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe, Jan. 11, 2019
I just visited Hay Harbor, looking for our local lone Harbor seal who’s fond of fishing in the “Tank”.
I found instead these foraging Brant. They do remind me of their Canada goose cousins without the long neck; but note the delicate feathered white necklace.
Observed more and more these chilly months in estuaries and coves within Fishers Island.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 4, 2019