Two Osprey on Middle Farms Nest
On April 1st, 2020 two osprey were spotted on the nest.
First Sighting of Osprey On Nest
The first sighting of an osprey on the Middle Farms nest this year was made by Carolyn Ross on the morning of March 31. Go to LIVE Osprey Cam
First Sighting of Osprey On Nest
The first sighting of an osprey on the Middle Farms nest this year was made by Carolyn Ross on the morning of March 31. Go To Live Osprey Cam
Chocomount Cove Trail
14. Chocomount Cove Trail The Chocomount Cove Sanctuary on the opposite side of the road from Bull Rock was added to the Museum’s Land Trust in 2017. It completes the northern link of a wildlife corridor with walking trails that stretches through diverse habitats
Chocomount Trail
13. Chocomount Trail Chocomount Trail is a composite of four different walking areas. There are trailheads on both the west and east edges of the loop. For the western trailheads, two small parking areas are available on Treasure Pond Road. One is on the left immediately after
Treasure Pond Trail in the Charles B. Ferguson Wildlife Sanctuary
12. Treasure Pond Trail in the Charles B. Ferguson Wildlife Sanctuary Treasure Pond Trail offers 1.5 miles of easy walking, including a large interior loop through a wooded area. This trail provides access points to both Middle Farms Pond and Treasure
Millers Point Trail
9. Millers Point Trail Millers Point is named for Bob and Adrienne Miller, who donated this property as part of a 13-acre tract in the immediate area. Parking is marked by a sign on the left on Middle Farm Pond Road 0.3 miles in from the main road.
Middle Farms Trail in the Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Middle Farms Trail in the Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary This Sanctuary was named in honor of Erard A. “Matty” Matthiessen, who was keenly interested in wildlife preservation. This trail is actually a network of interconnected pathways through a maritime grassland maintained by the Henry L.
Penni’s Path in the Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Penni’s Path in the Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary This trail is named for the late Penelope C. Sharp, a life-long seasonal resident of Fishers Island who served as the Museum’s president for 11 years (2003-2014). She was an accomplished botanist, an avid birder, and
Island Pond Trail in Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Island Pond Trail in Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary The Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary was given to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum in memory of Elizabeth C. Matthiessen by her husband, Erard A. Matthiessen, and her son, Peter Matthiessen. This eight-acre peninsula, surrounded by
