Entries by Betty Ann Rubinow

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As the Raven Flies*

It was, as always, magical for me when yesterday our Island’s returning Raven pair flew over my neck of the woods with their familiar “kraaah” and “prruk”. I jumped on my bike and followed them to Race Point. From there, I observed the two birds scavenging for broken reeds and weathered twigs. They flew off […]

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Good Tidings

From today’s Hay Harbor: With wintertime’s low tides, Big Stony is truly just steps away… * waxing Gibbous moon tonight From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe Feb. 15, 2019

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Nano-Puff

Midst sleet & snow, mourning dove tucks in this late afternoon. From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Feb. 12, 2019

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Cup of Cold Water

Bird neighbors* are always “immediately” appreciative of fresh water provision, breaking away any ice throughout the winter here on Fishers Island. *family Cardinalidae From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Feb. 12, 2019

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Calm Before the Storm

Tucked in the warmth of sunshine, this barred owl rests quietly before tomorrow’s possible 2-4 inches of snow. *Nature’s beautiful patterns. From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Feb. 11, 2019

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Morning Belly Rub

Commonly referred to as “sea dogs,” harbor seals are considered true seals, with no ear tufts and no elongated fore flippers. This seal has beige pelage (fur). Today’s Hungry Point, Fishers Island. From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Feb. 6, 2019

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Winter’s Camo

Dappled pelage (fur) and this morning’s sun warm up these harbor seals clumped off Hungry Point, Fishers Island. From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Feb. 6, 2019