Archive for month: April, 2019
Spring has…
Fishers Island is “typically” 7-10 days behind mainland Connecticut with its bursting of blooms.
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 29, 2019
Tidal flows and southern storm surge form knee-high berms of kelp and seaweeds, sculpted into “river beds and canyons”.
This thick and abundant wrack line promises to create wonderful “photo opportunities”—meeting various returning shore birds within Sanctuary of Sands, Fishers Island.
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 29, 2019
Red-tailed hawk keeps watch while holding the fort as “pesky” fish crows sound their alarm…
Fort Wright Parade Grounds, Fishers Island
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 28, 2019
Eastern tent caterpillars have begun to set up camp here on Fishers Island. While these hairy caterpillar, moth larvae are considered pests, NOT so to the Orioles, Jays, Chickadees and Nuthatches!
Keep your eyes peeled to watch even frogs, bats and squirrels help “control” these squirmy spring “residents”.
*South Beach Road.
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 29, 2019
Eastern painted turtles enjoyed their day at the beach, enveloping South Beach Pond on this sunny afternoon.
*counted nearly 50!
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, April 24, 2019
