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?
“The answer is blowin in the wind”…
– A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe March 18, 2018
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 Field by Justine Kibbe March 2, 2018
Storm surge & fierce winds from the northeast envelop Silver eel Cove, Fishers Island.
– A Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe March 2, 2018
After swimming a few laps in the “Tank” at Hay Harbor Club, this lone seal snoozes a bit before heading off into the lush Eel Grass meadows just north side here on Fishers Island.
– Video Snippet by FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe, February 15, 2018
Fishers Island Sound is calm, almost mirror – like before a wintery mix of weather. This Black duck “skates” along while foraging north side “Where the Wild things are”.
– Video Snippet by FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe, February 15, 2018
I caught up with a Woolly Bear “caterpillar of the community” while pedaling the Fishers Island Recreational Bike path just to see what traditional folklore might have to say. With a wider rusty band of color-we can hope for a mild winter. More black, might indicate more severe weather.
– Video Snippet by FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe, February 15, 2018
BD Remodeling & Restoration aboard Capt. Conroy’s Baby Doll helps to remind commuters and ferry crew to report any unusual wildlife sightings and marine debris across Fishers Island Sound.
– Video Snippet by FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe, February 15, 2018
Alongside Elizabeth Field Airport Fishers Island, sitting on a sandy sanctuary, a banded American Oyster Catcher visits me- with a tiny Killdeer just passing by!
– A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe August 25, 2017
Balanced atop a wobbly ladder, I am awe inspired with the truly delicate world of these two nestled Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
– A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe August 25, 2017.