Can be quite becoming:
I’m sitting at my desk on this very dreary afternoon.
With camera ever by my side, I was delighted at first glance to observe a small Flicker woodpecker; perhaps share with folks.
But just now a bedraggled Blue heron has joined me!
Very unusual for this type bird to perch in the American Elm here on Silver eel Cove.
Managing to stay its course these windy days.
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Nov. 5, 2018
Conservation’s Amenities
Field Notes, From the FieldA Snippet that’s Quicker
From the Field, Video SnippetsRed-bellied Woodpecker finding ants…
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Nov. 6, 2018
The Island Blues
From the Field, Video SnippetsCan be quite becoming:
I’m sitting at my desk on this very dreary afternoon.
With camera ever by my side, I was delighted at first glance to observe a small Flicker woodpecker; perhaps share with folks.
But just now a bedraggled Blue heron has joined me!
Very unusual for this type bird to perch in the American Elm here on Silver eel Cove.
Managing to stay its course these windy days.
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Nov. 5, 2018
West by Westwest
From the Field, Video SnippetsSouth beach winds & chop:
This eve in bunker grasses; Parade Grounds, Fishers Island.
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Nov. 3, 2018
Wooley Bear Naked!
From the Field, Video SnippetsNo 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
NewsCarolina chickadees photo courtesy of Desirée Narango
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 when gardens are planted with exotic trees and shrubs
By Adam Cohen
smithsonian.com
October 31, 2018
They say the early bird catches the worm. For native songbirds in suburban backyards, however, finding enough food to feed a family is often impossible. READ MORE . . .
Step Lightly
Field Notes, From the FieldPraying Mantis today on Parade Grounds, Fishers Island.
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe November 1, 2018.
Scenic Overlook!
Field Notes, From the Field*No bears were injured in this “photo shoot”?
– from The Field by Justine Kibbe October 31, 2018.
The Best Seat in The House
Field Notes, From the FieldMoon’s Fullness
From the Field, Video SnippetsOverflowed and sparkled into Fishers Island Sound this morning while Barred owls slept in.
From the Field, Video Snippet, Justine Kibbe, Oct. 25, 2018