FIConservancy Helps FIFerry District With Native Grasses on New Berm
The Fishers Island Conservancy is pleased to have been a part of the Fishers Island Ferry District’s new berm project at Silver Eel Cove.
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Entries by Betty Ann Rubinow
Todd McCormack’s Journal of an Award-Winning Photograph
Todd McCormack’s image of an osprey with its catch took top prize in FIConservancy’s Photo Contest 2021. The photographer generously offered to share moments that led to the perfect shot.
2022 Spring Migratory Bird Count Surpasses Average Count For Fishers Island
Birders gather May 8 in the John Thatcher Native Garden next to Movie Theater. Tom Sargent Photo
2022 Spring Bird Count
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Spring Bird Count Sunday, May 8, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Famed Scientist Edward Osborne “E.O.” Wilson Dies at 92
E.O. Wilson, considered the father of biodiversity and “Darwin’s heir”, died Dec. 26, 2021 at the age of 92.
Shoreline Superstars Embrace Adopt-A-Beach Competition
FIConservancy launched its first community marine debris program this summer, and it was a great success. Thank you to all you participated!
Destructive Spotted Lanternfly An Increasing Threat
The spotted lanternfly was most recently detected Sept. 29 in West Greenwich, RI.
Fall 2021 Migratory Bird Count Results
Thirty-nine species were spotted by bird watchers who participated in the Fall 2021 Migratory Bird Count, Sun. Sept. 19.
Become a First Responder with Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program
Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program is offering virtual training to become a First Responder on Fishers Island.
Fall 2021 Migratory Bird Count
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Fall Migratory Bird Count Sunday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Meet at the Island Community Center. Bring binoculars.