Entries by fic0n5erv

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Wooley Bear Naked!

No black “woolens” on this caterpillar. It’s nearly 65 degrees today on Island-those folks over at “folklore” might be on to something; like a very mild winter?! From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Nov. 1, 2018

Ecologists Have this Simple Request to Homeowners — Plant Native

A Must Read! This wonderfully “timely” article mentions Dr. Doug Tallamy, founder of “Neighborhood Nestwatch” and whose collaborative research with Fishers Island Conservancy has been monumental for land preservation here these past years. . . Ecologists Have this Simple Request to Homeowners — Plant Native A new study shows how quickly songbird populations fall off […]

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Northern Harrier

 Want to catch a glimpse of this slender, buoyant raptor? “No Hurry”! At least that’s what I’ve learned-patience. You’ll spy our local Harrier within the Parade Grounds coursing low over South Beach dunes,then a quick soar and swoop around the small marsh pond in meadows behind Movie Theater. Often hunting in evening light between […]

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Isabella Beauty

 And the beach we all share a special love for. This afternoon, adorned in exquisite Natural splendor. A crown jewel within Long Island Sound, Fishers Island is surrounded by some of the only remaining Eelgrass meadows-less than 400 acres of healthy critical habitat for fish and shell fish “nurseries”. “Long. Live. The Queen.” From […]