The Fishers Island Conservancy Fall 2018 Bird Migration Survey was held on September 23. Following Audubon bird count rules, the group made 15 five-minute stops. At each timed stop, the birders would count birds and call out what they saw. We observed a total of 41 species, less than last year but still higher than […]
Marc Rosenberg, 14, of New York City volunteered for FIConservancy’s Island Sentinel project this summer and filmed an underwater video of endangered eelgrass.
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This dramatic image of a red-tailed hawk with its prey, a mink, is proof of the existence of minks on Fishers Island. The mink population here is described as “vibrant”.
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Max Soper shot this video of a few pods of dolphins Aug. 4 in Fishers Island Sound, with Hay Harbor in the background, and shared his exciting observation with FIConservancy.
https://ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dolphin-Sighting.png8661548Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2018-08-23 09:00:502018-08-27 22:40:28Dolphins Make Appearance
https://ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Oleander-aphids.jpg640480Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://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!
Hail to Healthy Seagrass Meadows!
Events, NewsThere will be a Fishers Island Seagrass Management Meeting Tues Oct. 23rd in the Museum 1:30-4:00. All are welcome.
Invasive Insect Alert: Spotted Lanternfly
Insects, NewsThis is a new invasive insect that should be collected, killed, and reported if seen.
Fall 2018 Bird Migration Survey Results
NewsThe Fishers Island Conservancy Fall 2018 Bird Migration Survey was held on September 23. Following Audubon bird count rules, the group made 15 five-minute stops. At each timed stop, the birders would count birds and call out what they saw. We observed a total of 41 species, less than last year but still higher than […]
Young Environmental Enthusiast Produces Video
Education, NewsMarc Rosenberg, 14, of New York City volunteered for FIConservancy’s Island Sentinel project this summer and filmed an underwater video of endangered eelgrass.
Red-tailed Hawk vs. Mink
NewsThis dramatic image of a red-tailed hawk with its prey, a mink, is proof of the existence of minks on Fishers Island. The mink population here is described as “vibrant”.
Ospreys in Southold Town
NewsOver the past four years, the Group for the East End [of Long Island] has recorded a 50 percent increase in the number of nesting ospreys.
Dolphins Make Appearance
News, SentinelsMax Soper shot this video of a few pods of dolphins Aug. 4 in Fishers Island Sound, with Hay Harbor in the background, and shared his exciting observation with FIConservancy.
Watch Out for Oleander Aphids!
Education, NewsDianne Crary observed this infestation of oleander aphids on her sister Jane Crary’s milkweed plants.