Gulls at Work
Follow the signs – Fish. Here. Gulls working north side, Fishers Island Sound. *Support Seagrass Preservation! From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Oct. 1, 2018
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Home is Here
Local Oyster Catcher – Still a resident in September, Fishers Island Sanctuary of Sands; sustaining shorebirds Stewardship is as Stewardship does. From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Sept. 29, 2018
Beauty on Parade
Simply Grateful – This eve, for our Island: Historic Parade Grounds, Fort Wright Stewardship marches on 175 acres maintained & preserved by you & Fishers Island Conservancy. Thank you! From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Sept. 29, 2018
Green Heron’s Address is Just Ducky!
Our Island’s favorite Duck Pond is a real local hangout for returning bird residents
Love these Warriors: The Weed Team!
Helping Fishers Island Conservancy eradicate plant invasives and restore Critical Wildlife Habitat… Erick Jones, Nickia Gibson and Ben Sammarco from the University of Delaware. “The core invasive species we’re encountering are autumn olive, oriental bittersweet, and bush honeysuckle.” PS. Incredibly tough work within 185 acres of historic Parade Grounds-inviting more insects, butterflies and migrating birds […]
An Island’s Delicate Nature
Killdeer eggs within “scrape”, Sanctuary of Sands, Fishers Island. “Stewardship is as Stewardship does….” – from The Field by Justine Kibbe June 25, 2018. Photo contributed by Anne W.
Mylar Maim
Mylar balloons floating across our Sounds are notorious for entangling and killing marine life. This snippet was meant to show how similar the balloon can “appear” as a Jelly Fish, mistaken and ingested by Sea turtles. Mylar balloons are devastating. As stewards this summer, PLEASE pick-up and discard properly all debris. – A Snippet […]
Lion’s Mane Jelly Fish
This video was taken in 2015-showing the biggest jelly fish species within Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds. The arrival “season” for these jellies around our Island has differed these last 7 years –could be trends in climate and water temps. *Sea Turtles depend on jelly fish as a main diet staple. – A […]
Flicker Fledgling
Riding home from the Village Market this eve (don’t forget your satchels!) I heard the call of a Northern Flicker – pedaled home to get my camera… So amazing to spy this nest cavity with young birds awaiting an evening meal. PS. Keep your eyes peeled nearby Seven Gables driveway. – from The Field by […]
Bud, Blossom & Bloom
Get ready for the extraordinary beauty along our Fishers Island Bike Path! Please be safe – remember to wear your helmet and ring your bell… – A Snippet from The Field by Justine Kibbe June 23, 2018