https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Demo-Garden-Winterberry-Bench.jpg8961024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-01-08 17:35:352019-01-08 17:36:59Garden’s Demonstration
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https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Twisted-Tree-Trunk.jpg8961024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-01-06 22:55:352019-01-06 22:55:35Trees Company
I just visited Hay Harbor, looking for our local lone Harbor seal who’s fond of fishing in the “Tank”.
I found instead these foraging Brant. They do remind me of their Canada goose cousins without the long neck; but note the delicate feathered white necklace.
Observed more and more these chilly months in estuaries and coves within Fishers Island.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 4, 2019
It’s just 35 degrees and very calm this late afternoon before the setting sun.
Tugboat hauls and tugs westward while the 4:15 Munnatawket glides effortlessly past Gov’t Bell bouy.
*A bit of snow scheduled for tonight
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 2, 2019
These diving sea ducks are indeed fairly common now; hugging the rocky coasts and coves of Fishers Island.
Nibbling within seaweeds inside Silver eel; this pair appears to be “first winter”. If you look closely you will see white blotches of plumage marking the upcoming of “adulthood” and possible breeding this spring.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 2, 2019
This Common Dolphin (note yellow/grayish hourglass on side) was discovered northside up east. I want to thank Jr Edwards for photo documenting and remind our Community to call Mystic Aquarium 860-572-5955 EXT 107. As part of North Atlantic Region Stranding Network; our Island’s first responders will be contacted either to assist in a live stranding or document a marine mammal fatality. This includes whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles.
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe January 2, 2019.
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Waning crescent moon hangs low over South beach; just out of the reach of Venus.
Earth is at perihelion tomorrow- its closest to the Sun for this Happy New year …
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe January 2, 2019.
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Rode up east for a quick count:
Harbor seals hunker on clump off Hungry Point.
*Snow flurries as I headed west.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, December 13, 2018
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Garden’s Demonstration
Field Notes, From the FieldWeather or Not
Field Notes, From the FieldTrees Company
Field Notes, From the FieldBlustery & Brant
From the Field, Video SnippetsI just visited Hay Harbor, looking for our local lone Harbor seal who’s fond of fishing in the “Tank”.
I found instead these foraging Brant. They do remind me of their Canada goose cousins without the long neck; but note the delicate feathered white necklace.
Observed more and more these chilly months in estuaries and coves within Fishers Island.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 4, 2019
Homeward Bound
From the Field, Video, Video SnippetsIt’s just 35 degrees and very calm this late afternoon before the setting sun.
Tugboat hauls and tugs westward while the 4:15 Munnatawket glides effortlessly past Gov’t Bell bouy.
*A bit of snow scheduled for tonight
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 2, 2019
Becoming Eider
From the Field, Video, Video SnippetsThese diving sea ducks are indeed fairly common now; hugging the rocky coasts and coves of Fishers Island.
Nibbling within seaweeds inside Silver eel; this pair appears to be “first winter”. If you look closely you will see white blotches of plumage marking the upcoming of “adulthood” and possible breeding this spring.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, January 2, 2019
Not So Common
Field Notes, From the FieldThis Common Dolphin (note yellow/grayish hourglass on side) was discovered northside up east. I want to thank Jr Edwards for photo documenting and remind our Community to call Mystic Aquarium 860-572-5955 EXT 107. As part of North Atlantic Region Stranding Network; our Island’s first responders will be contacted either to assist in a live stranding or document a marine mammal fatality. This includes whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles.
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe January 2, 2019.
Ringing in The New
Field Notes, From the FieldHeading out into the Field :
Waning crescent moon hangs low over South beach; just out of the reach of Venus.
Earth is at perihelion tomorrow- its closest to the Sun for this Happy New year …
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe January 2, 2019.
“SEAsoned Greetings”
Field Notes, From the Field*Island gifts
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe December 17, 2018.
High Five
From the Field, Video SnippetsRode up east for a quick count:
Harbor seals hunker on clump off Hungry Point.
*Snow flurries as I headed west.
– From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, December 13, 2018