We’re Underwater at Hay Harbor!
This August, Island Sentinels assist me in monitoring Hay Harbor. Here, Marc Rosenberg documents scarring within seagrass beds. This stewardship helps to further support & establish a Fishers Island […]
Author Archive for: BARubinow
Entries by Betty Ann Rubinow
Got it Made in the Shade
During our Island’s heat wave: Young Barred Owl posing as “Harbor Master” oversees activities along Silver Eel Cove. Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 8, 2018
The Eyes Have It
Young Raccoons under canopy of old American Elm: Silver Eel Cove, Fishers Island. Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 1, 2018
Keep Your Eye on the Birdie
Yellow warbler: Frequently sighted while walking or bicycling lovely Fishers Island. *Becoming a “summer resident”. Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 1, 2018
Sitting Amongst Friends
Today’s treasure… Diverse species of shorebirds feeding within mounds of seaweed washed ashore–the wrack line. Grateful to say, numbers of birds noted this summer have increased! Stewardship is as […]
This Morning with Semipalmated Friends
Appreciation. Western tip of South Beach, Fishers Island. Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, July 30, 2018
Cecropia Moth
Common Name: Cecropia moth, Robin moth Scientific Name: Hyalophora cecropia Season: One generation a year in New England, with adults flying late May into June, and caterpillars from June into […]
Summer’s Beauty on Parade
An Easterly wind rustles through historic Parade Grounds, this July afternoon. These meadows are conserved and preserved by The Fishers Island Conservancy-175 acres cultivating & demonstrating native plant species; […]
2018 Sunset on the Beach a Huge Success!
University of Delaware entomologist, Doug Tallamy spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of over 350 people at FIConservancy’s 2018 Sunset on the Beach Sat. July 21, 2018 at the Fishers Island Club’s Beach Club.
Nature Days 2018: “Conservation on Parade”
Mark your calendars for our Free Family Event! “Conservation on Parade”, Sat., Aug. 11, 3-6 p.m. at the Parade Grounds, enter through the Demonstration Garden.