If you see a seal on the beach, it may be resting. When in doubt, call the Mystic Aquarium hotline and keep your distance.
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Update on Phragmites Work and New Wetlands Regulations
by Anna White14 viewsNew wetland rules have paused most phragmites work while permits are updated. The Parade Grounds is the only site moving forward right now.
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A spotted lanternfly was found in New London near the ferry, which means the invasive insect could reach the island. Check your belongings, watch for egg masses, and report any …
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2025 Fall Migratory Bird Count Results
by Anna White5 viewsAnnouncing the Results of the Fall 2025 Migratory Bird Count
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Join us for our annual Fall Migration Bird Count!
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The Fishers Island Research and Survey Team (FIRST) wrapped up another busy season of fieldwork this summer.
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Shorebirds Take Flight- The 2025 Season Wrap-Up
by Anna White10 viewsSeptember is here and the 2025 shorebird season on Fishers Island has officially wrapped up.
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The Conservancy welcomed the Suffolk County Vector Control team back to the island for their final mosquito control spray of the season.
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Silver Eel–Race Point Coastal Trail Opens with Dedication to Janet Harvey
by Anna White12 viewsThe Conservancy is proud to be part of the newly opened Silver Eel–Race Point Coastal Trail and the dedication of the Janet Harvey Sanctuary
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As summer winds down, shorebird season is still going strong in a few key locations! Most of our fencing has come down for the season, except at Eighth Hole, where …