Non-native Eurasian oleander aphids (Aphis nerii) coat pod of milkweed plant. Dianne Crary Photo
Dianne Crary observed this infestation of oleander aphids on her sister Jane Crary’s milkweed plants. Although spiders and ladybugs eat these aphids, there was no time to wait, because milkweed is the preferred food of monarch butterfly caterpillars.
“How can I control aphids on my milkweed?” is one of the most common questions posed by butterfly gardeners.
Dianne removed them by hand, squishing them or spraying them with soapy water. Check your milkweed plants often for aphids to remove them before an infestation gets a foothold.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Oleander-aphids.jpg640480Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-22 16:29:522018-08-22 16:29:52Watch Out for Oleander Aphids!
Bird baths prove to be a wonderful way to keep our feet wet identifying resident and migrating birds on Fishers Island.
Here, a male American redstart stops by for a splash between August showers.
From the Field, Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 18, 2018
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/American-Redstart.jpg5571024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-19 10:24:422019-01-09 18:20:50Bevy of Bathing Beauties!
…but without “competition” for Mom’s attentive feeding schedule.
Nestlings, Fort Wright,Fishers Island.
From the Field, Field Note by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 16, 2018
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Round-Robin.jpg960960Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-17 16:40:032018-08-17 16:43:56Becoming a “Round Robin”…
Blue-winged warbler takes a refreshing dip to cool off during these hot and hazy days here along Fort Stretch, Fishers Island. (Curious chickadee looks on from the edge.)
From the Field, Field Note by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 17, 2018
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Blue-winged-warbler.png375687Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-17 16:25:362019-01-09 18:21:20Morning’s Bathing Beauty
“So creative!” “So well done!” “What a wonderful afternoon!” These were just a few of the comments heard as people left FIConservancy’s first-ever “Conservation on Parade” Sat. Aug. 11 at the Parade Grounds.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Signature-photo-Tallamy.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-14 20:06:432018-09-04 05:43:39Exciting Day at Parade Grounds!
(l-r) 2018 Island Sentinels Marc Rosenberg, Betsy Conger and Gardner Thors at “Conservation on Parade”.
Island Sentinels lend their support to “Conservation on Parade” Aug. 11, 2018 at the Parade Grounds. Some 200 people attended the afternoon event, which featured four different stations highlighting plants, birds, bugs, live animals, and the dangers of marine debris.
The “free ice cream” truck was a popular draw at the Marine Debris station!
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sentinels-Aug.-11.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-12 17:40:462018-08-12 17:42:41Island Sentinels at “Conservancy on Parade”
Asterias forbesi. Marc Rosenberg (Island Sentinel) Photo
This starfish, commonly known at the Forbes sea star, was spotted Aug. 10, 2018 at the sailing dock, Hay Harbor, Fishers Island, N.Y. Great observation, as the common species, once abundant within our Island’s surrounding waters, is now in a steep decline. Marc and Island Sentinel Betsy Conger also noted a local 3.5-ft. sand shark in area waters.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Asterias-forbesi.jpg640480Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-12 16:40:472018-08-12 16:40:47Starfish Spotted in Hay Harbor
This August, Island Sentinels assist me in monitoring Hay Harbor.
Here, Marc Rosenberg documents scarring within seagrass beds.
This stewardship helps to further support & establish a Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition along with Henry L. Ferguson Museum and The Nature Conservancy, Long Island.
…Way to go Sentinels!”
Video Snippet, From the Field, Justine Kibbe, Aug. 10, 2018
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HH-Seagrass-Scarring.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-10 10:30:112019-01-09 18:22:28We’re Underwater at Hay Harbor!
Young Barred Owl posing as “Harbor Master”
oversees activities along Silver Eel Cove.
Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 8, 2018
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Young-Barred-Owl-closeup.jpg603960Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-08 13:57:112018-08-10 17:33:48Got it Made in the Shade
Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 1, 2018
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Raccoons-1.jpg960960Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-02 15:39:492018-08-02 15:39:49The Eyes Have It
Watch Out for Oleander Aphids!
Education, NewsNon-native Eurasian oleander aphids (Aphis nerii) coat pod of milkweed plant. Dianne Crary Photo
Dianne Crary observed this infestation of oleander aphids on her sister Jane Crary’s milkweed plants. Although spiders and ladybugs eat these aphids, there was no time to wait, because milkweed is the preferred food of monarch butterfly caterpillars.
“How can I control aphids on my milkweed?” is one of the most common questions posed by butterfly gardeners.
Dianne removed them by hand, squishing them or spraying them with soapy water. Check your milkweed plants often for aphids to remove them before an infestation gets a foothold.
Bevy of Bathing Beauties!
From the Field, Video SnippetsBird baths prove to be a wonderful way to keep our feet wet identifying resident and migrating birds on Fishers Island.
Here, a male American redstart stops by for a splash between August showers.
From the Field, Video Snippet by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 18, 2018
Becoming a “Round Robin”…
Field Notes, From the Field…but without “competition” for Mom’s attentive feeding schedule.
Nestlings, Fort Wright,Fishers Island.
From the Field, Field Note by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 16, 2018
Morning’s Bathing Beauty
From the Field, Video SnippetsBlue-winged warbler takes a refreshing dip to cool off during these hot and hazy days here along Fort Stretch, Fishers Island. (Curious chickadee looks on from the edge.)
From the Field, Field Note by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 17, 2018
Exciting Day at Parade Grounds!
Education, News“So creative!” “So well done!” “What a wonderful afternoon!” These were just a few of the comments heard as people left FIConservancy’s first-ever “Conservation on Parade” Sat. Aug. 11 at the Parade Grounds.
Island Sentinels at “Conservancy on Parade”
Sentinels(l-r) 2018 Island Sentinels Marc Rosenberg, Betsy Conger and Gardner Thors at “Conservation on Parade”.
Island Sentinels lend their support to “Conservation on Parade” Aug. 11, 2018 at the Parade Grounds. Some 200 people attended the afternoon event, which featured four different stations highlighting plants, birds, bugs, live animals, and the dangers of marine debris.
The “free ice cream” truck was a popular draw at the Marine Debris station!
Starfish Spotted in Hay Harbor
SentinelsAsterias forbesi. Marc Rosenberg (Island Sentinel) Photo
This starfish, commonly known at the Forbes sea star, was spotted Aug. 10, 2018 at the sailing dock, Hay Harbor, Fishers Island, N.Y. Great observation, as the common species, once abundant within our Island’s surrounding waters, is now in a steep decline. Marc and Island Sentinel Betsy Conger also noted a local 3.5-ft. sand shark in area waters.
We’re Underwater at Hay Harbor!
Education, From the Field, News, Sentinels, Video SnippetsThis August, Island Sentinels assist me in monitoring Hay Harbor.
Here, Marc Rosenberg documents scarring within seagrass beds.
This stewardship helps to further support & establish a Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition along with Henry L. Ferguson Museum and The Nature Conservancy, Long Island.
…Way to go Sentinels!”
Video Snippet, From the Field, Justine Kibbe, Aug. 10, 2018
Got it Made in the Shade
Field Notes, From the FieldYoung Barred Owl posing as “Harbor Master”
oversees activities along Silver Eel Cove.
Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 8, 2018
The Eyes Have It
Field Notes, From the FieldYoung Raccoons under canopy of old American Elm:
Silver Eel Cove, Fishers Island.
Field Note, From the Field by Justine Kibbe, Aug. 1, 2018