Sprung…
Spring has… Fishers Island is “typically” 7-10 days behind mainland Connecticut with its bursting of blooms. From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 29, 2019
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Seaweeds Awash
Tidal flows and southern storm surge form knee-high berms of kelp and seaweeds, sculpted into “river beds and canyons”. This thick and abundant wrack line promises to create wonderful “photo […]
Morning’s Watch
Red-tailed hawk keeps watch while holding the fort as “pesky” fish crows sound their alarm… Fort Wright Parade Grounds, Fishers Island From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 28, […]
Caterpillars of the Community
Eastern tent caterpillars have begun to set up camp here on Fishers Island. While these hairy caterpillar, moth larvae are considered pests, NOT so to the Orioles, Jays, Chickadees and […]
Turtle Reunion
Eastern painted turtles enjoyed their day at the beach, enveloping South Beach Pond on this sunny afternoon. *counted nearly 50! From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 24, 2019
American Oystercatchers Return
Three pairs of American oystercatchers have returned to Fishers Island. FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe observed the first pair at about 2 p.m. March 29 on Stony Beach in Hay Harbor. She reported the second pair on Sanctuary of Sands, along the Elizabeth Field Runway April 22 and the third pair on Stony Beach April 23.