Spring Migration Bird Count May 6
Begins at 8 a.m. Meet at the Community Center and bring your binoculars!
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President’s Message: 2018
It is hard to believe that spring is upon us when the biggest snow storm of the season has just blanketed the east coast. But Red Wing Blackbirds have returned […]
Speaking Out About Plastic Debris
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? […]
Constant Battle Marine Debris
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 […]
FI Conservancy Controlled Burn 2018
In February, the Fishers Island Conservancy held it’s annual controlled burn. We are very grateful for the partnership we have with the Fishers Island Fire Department and with the Fishers Island Ferry District, for whom the Conservancy manages the Parade Grounds.
Plum Island: For the Birds
By Jane T. Ahrens. Years of observation and research show that Plum Island is an extremely important migratory rest stop, critical home and breeding ground for a wide variety of birds (reportedly in the 100s), fish, and other land and marine mammals.
John Peishoff’s 889th Lobster Pot
October 1, 2017 (Audio) I chat with lifelong Islander John Peishoff about the necessity and importance of Fishers Island Stewardship.
A Shining Example of Stewardship
So grateful to get a knock on my door to hear about how two of my neighbors rescued a juvenile herring gull struggling with a hook stuck in it’s mouth. […]
2017 Fall Migratory Bird Survey Report
Learn more about the 48 separate species that were observed in the Summary by Adam Mitchell, PhD candidate at the University of Delaware.
