Three people reported seeing a beaver April 18 sauntering down the Recreational Path in the direction of the capped Pickett Landfill. This is a good thing! Beavers are critical to the healthy ecology of streams and wetlands.
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A pair of American oystercatchers has returned to Fishers Island. FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe observed their arrival at approximately 2 p.m. March 29 on Stony Beach in Hay Harbor.
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Out in the Field awaiting what the USCG has deemed a “pollution mitigation event”, north side off Hay Harbor, Fishers Island. Fishing vessel to be raised (for now) and all fluids emptied and removed. From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Mar. 19, 2019
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The commercial fishing vessel, “All for Joy”, capsized south of the Race March 10 and eventually came to rest at the mouth of Hay Harbor, leaking fuel that reached Fishers Island. Two fishermen were rescued unharmed. (Jane T. Ahrens Photo)
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According to Brett Molina in a USA Today article published February 12, 2019: “More than 40 percent of the world’s insect species could go extinct over the next several decades leading to “catastrophic” results for the planet’s various ecosystems, a new study says.” The study referred to was published in the peer-reviewed journal Biological Conservation. Highlights […]
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Beaver Believers
NewsThree people reported seeing a beaver April 18 sauntering down the Recreational Path in the direction of the capped Pickett Landfill. This is a good thing! Beavers are critical to the healthy ecology of streams and wetlands.
Piping Plovers Return to Fishers Island
NewsPiping Plover pair returns to Fishers Island. House hunting on Sanctuary of Sands, South Beach.
Capsized Vessel Finally Removed from Mouth of Hay Harbor
NewsIt took 20 days, but the capsized fishing vessel “All for Joy” was finally removed from the mouth of Hay Harbor at 6:05 p.m. Mar. 30.
American Oystercatchers Return
NewsA pair of American oystercatchers has returned to Fishers Island. FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe observed their arrival at approximately 2 p.m. March 29 on Stony Beach in Hay Harbor.
Nature Conservancy Publishes Report on Fishers Island Eelgrass & Boating Activity
NewsFishers Island eelgrass meadows. Justine Kibbe Photo
From Big Stony
Field Notes, From the Field, NewsOut in the Field awaiting what the USCG has deemed a “pollution mitigation event”, north side off Hay Harbor, Fishers Island. Fishing vessel to be raised (for now) and all fluids emptied and removed. From the Field, Field Note, Justine Kibbe, Mar. 19, 2019
Diesel Fuel Reaches FI Shore
NewsThe commercial fishing vessel, “All for Joy”, capsized south of the Race March 10 and eventually came to rest at the mouth of Hay Harbor, leaking fuel that reached Fishers Island. Two fishermen were rescued unharmed. (Jane T. Ahrens Photo)
Insect Species Declining Could Be Catastrophic
NewsAccording to Brett Molina in a USA Today article published February 12, 2019: “More than 40 percent of the world’s insect species could go extinct over the next several decades leading to “catastrophic” results for the planet’s various ecosystems, a new study says.” The study referred to was published in the peer-reviewed journal Biological Conservation. Highlights […]