September is here and the 2025 shorebird season on Fishers Island has officially wrapped up.
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Shorebirds
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As summer winds down, shorebird season is still going strong in a few key locations! Most of our fencing has come down for the season, except at Eighth Hole, where …
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As the summer progresses, the shorebird nesting season on island is winding down. This year’s monitoring included a mix of hopeful success and continued challenges. Here’s an overview of what …
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This past wednesday, FI Conservancy hosted our first Shorebird Pre-Fencing Day to prepare for the return of the endangered Piping Plover and the threatened Least Tern. These small shorebirds nest directly …
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As our tiniest visitor, the endangered Piping Plover, returns to Fishers Island’s shores this spring, the Fishers Island Conservancy is preparing to install symbolic fencing at known nesting sites. These …
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Identifying Shorebird Eggs: Terns, Plovers, and Killdeer
by Anna White0 viewsFishers Island is home to a variety of shorebird species, including terns, piping plovers, and killdeer. These birds are an integral part of the island’s ecosystem, each species playing a …