Daylight saved an extra hour for me, but really it’s just an open window
to see Creation so grand thru Wonder’s expanse…
Simply rich, as Snowdrops* emerge while Sparrows dance.
*Galanthus nivalis
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Mar. 11, 2019
…that is Fishers Island.
I wanted to give folks an idea of the VERY precious Eelgrass meadows that surround our Island.
Yesterday, I attended a Fishers Island Seagrass Management meeting with student representative Nick Hall.
A small subcommittee of the Coalition met to discuss:
“Community Monitoring & Citizen Science”.
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Mar. 1, 2019
Looks to be a younger Gray seal, or possibly Harp seal, with dappled pelage.
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Feb. 27, 2019
Silver Eel Cove, Fishers Island
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Feb. 18, 2019
It was, as always, magical for me when yesterday our Island’s returning Raven pair flew over my neck of the woods with their familiar “kraaah” and “prruk”. I jumped on my bike and followed them to Race Point. From there, I observed the two birds scavenging for broken reeds and weathered twigs. They flew off ascending in “frolic flight” towards the Lighthouse.
Islander’s observations From the Field this winter include a bald eagle pair feeling at home soaring on thermal uplifts both east and west, and one taking a respite in a vacant osprey nest. The magic continues with a quite possible immature golden eagle sighting near Oyster Pond and even an Opossum!
*never say never….
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Feb. 17, 2019
Midst sleet & snow, mourning dove tucks in this late afternoon.
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Feb. 12, 2019
Bird neighbors* are always “immediately” appreciative of fresh water provision, breaking away any ice throughout the winter here on Fishers Island.
*family Cardinalidae
From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe Feb. 12, 2019