https://aa8816.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Woodcock-and-brood-Kyle-Kibbe-crop.jpg?time=17133891894871008Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://aa8816.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-05-14 16:28:112020-05-14 16:28:11Exciting News: Breeding American Woodcocks on FI
Fishers Island is awash in mustard garlic. This plant is a tenacious invasive weed that exudes a chemical through its roots that inhibits native plants from growing.
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It’s hard to resist the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, when an ugly duckling grows into the most beautiful swan in the pond. Unfortunately, New York State’s largest bird can be aggressive to humans, and their voracious appetites often disturb local ecosystems, displacing native species.
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April 30, 2020 The Fishers Island Conservancy remains cautiously optimistic that some form of an enjoyable summer experience awaits us. So the Parade Ground paths will remain open and accessible as long as folks respect the social distancing guidelines outlined by the State of N.Y. Please keep six feet apart and use the merges to […]
This adult harp seal beached itself in high winds at the Race April 21. Stephanie Hall, monitoring the shoreline for FIConservancy, saw the seal and what appeared to be blood near its fin.
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Exciting News: Breeding American Woodcocks on FI
NewsThe American woodcock is neither endangered nor globally threatened, but this is the first example of a breeding pair on Fishers Island for some time.
Time is Right to Attack Aggressively Invasive Mustard Garlic
NewsFishers Island is awash in mustard garlic. This plant is a tenacious invasive weed that exudes a chemical through its roots that inhibits native plants from growing.
The Truth About Swans
NewsIt’s hard to resist the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, when an ugly duckling grows into the most beautiful swan in the pond. Unfortunately, New York State’s largest bird can be aggressive to humans, and their voracious appetites often disturb local ecosystems, displacing native species.
The Fishers Island Conservancy COVID 19 protocols
NewsApril 30, 2020 The Fishers Island Conservancy remains cautiously optimistic that some form of an enjoyable summer experience awaits us. So the Parade Ground paths will remain open and accessible as long as folks respect the social distancing guidelines outlined by the State of N.Y. Please keep six feet apart and use the merges to […]
Injured Adult Harp Seal Uses the Race for Rest & Recuperation
NewsThis adult harp seal beached itself in high winds at the Race April 21. Stephanie Hall, monitoring the shoreline for FIConservancy, saw the seal and what appeared to be blood near its fin.
Social Distancing
NewsIn the age of COVID-19, social distancing works. But painted turtles, the most widespread native turtles in North America, have no such concern.
Signs of Spring
NewsSnowy egret returns in early April to pond near H.L. Ferguson Museum.
Enduring Comfort
News“When thou art weary I’ll find thee a bed, Of mosses and flowers to pillow thy head.” John Keats (1795-1821).