Get to know Tyler McMahon and the research shaping our island’s future.
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Get to know Tyler McMahon and the research shaping our island’s future.
FIRST conducts 2026 breeding bird survey
The FIRST team returns June 1st for the 2026 field season. Take a look at who will be working hard on island this summer!
Tyler McMahon is out in the field studying insects, plants, and how our grasslands are changing over time. Learn more about his work on Fishers Island.
The Fishers Island Research and Survey Team (FIRST) wrapped up another busy season of fieldwork this summer.
the 2025 FIRST Team The 2025 field season marks our second year partnering with the Fishers Island Research and Survey Team from Tarleton State University. This collaboration continues to strengthen …
June 10, 2024 marked the first arrival of Tarleton State University undergraduate students