First 2018 Osprey Chick Confirmed
These screen captures were taken on June 18th, 2018
First Osprey Chick Spotted on Nest June 16
Carolyn Ross spotted a "little grey blob" moving out of time with the wind!
Trash on Our Shores: Action Needed
Plastic Scum photo courtesy of Justine Kibbe Incoming Debris photo courtesy of Justine Kibbe 1st Floor Natural History Gallery Trash on Our Shores: Action Needed A Special Display that brings attention to a growing problem.
2018 Annual Exhibition: Photographers of Fishers Island, Part Two, 1940s to Date
This exhibition celebrates the work of photographers on Fishers Island from World War II to the 2010s.
Fishers Island Instagram
2nd Floor Side Gallery Special Display Fishers Island Instagram courtesy of damnitsmrgoodman Courtesy of fishersislandphotographer
2018 Special Exhibition: Photographs by Alex P. McKown
Flounder In at dusk. Charlie Ferguson’s house 9/14/16 by Alex P. McKown Photographs by Alex P. McKown 2018 Special Exhibition in the museum 1st Floor Foyer. Coiled Line. Ship at New London pier 4/17/14 by Alex P. McKown
Nature Notes: Fishers Island Seagrass
Eelgrass dampening wave action, Barley Field Cove, F.I. Photo: seagrassli.org. What Is Seagrass, and Why Should We Care About It? by Elizabeth McCance Commonly mistaken for seaweed, seagrass is a flowering plant complete with roots, stems, and flowers that is adapted to life underwater. Globally, there are about 60 species of seagrass. The
Nature Notes: American Mink (Neovison vison)
American mink (Neovison vison). Photo by Pdreijnders from Wikimedia Commons American Mink (Neovison vison) by Terry McNamara Each year there are reported sightings of a chocolate to dark brown weasel-like animal about two feet in length with a bushy tail. Detailed observations mention white on the animal’s chin and throat and a tail
From the President
Minus 9 Windchill. Photograph by Marlin Bloethe, February 14, 2016 Spring has arrived, and the Museum is gearing up for a great summer season full of new exhibits, hands-on children’s programs, stimulating lectures, and restorative nature walks. Many of you will remember last year’s popular exhibit, Photographers of Fishers Island, 1880s to 1930s. This
Land Trust Report 2017-Spring 2018
View of F.I. Sound from Chocomount Cove Sanctuary, May 2018 by Bob Miller In 2017 the Museum’s Land Trust was extremely fortunate to acquire the land of the new “Chocomount Cove Sanctuary” through the generosity of the C.V. Ferguson Family. This exceptional five-acre parcel extends from the East End main road to Fishers
