American Seacoast Defenses and the Long Island Sound Illustrated talk, presented virtually May 18, 2025 by Mark Berhow, author and chairman of the publications committee for Coast Defense Study Group Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty From the establishment of the United States in 1790 through 1950 the federal
The female osprey watches over incubation of egg by the male osprey on April 23, 2025. On April 23, 2025 the ospreycam at Middle Farms nest captured the shared effort of the osprey to incubate their egg. The incubation period is 36 to 42 days. The video clips below
The osprey couple perched on the nest April 4, 2025 There was a lot of activity at and around the osprey nest at Middle Farms during the end of March and most of April. The osprey couple were captured on the web cam daily delivering fish and nesting materials, defending the
Museum Land Trust News: The Battle Against Invasive Plants on Fishers Island Fishers Island is facing an ecological struggle against a number of invasive plant species. These invaders threaten the island’s unique ecosystems, crowding out native plants and disrupting the habitats on which local wildlife depends. By Faith Coolidge H.L. Ferguson
The first confirmed sighting of an osprey from the Museum webcam was on March 27, 2025. The first osprey landed on the nest at Middle Farms around 6:08 a.m. on March 27, 2025. After a late start this year, three osprey were captured by the Museum webcam at the Middle
This internship with the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition (FISMC) provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marine conservation, data collection, and environmental education while working alongside experienced professionals.
Museum Land Trust News: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms is a Success! By H.L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust Manager Jack Schneider The burn specialists—employed by Star Tree Wildfire, LLC—arrived on the midday ferry on Saturday, March 8, and drove to the firehouse, where they were warmly greeted by members
From the Museum this Month: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms H.L. Ferguson Museum hires Star Tree Wildfire to manage a controlled burn with the participation of members of the Fishers Island Fire Department March 2025 By H.L. Ferguson Museum Board Member Genie McPherson Trevor Middle
Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England Illustrated talk, presented virtually March 9, 2025 by Christopher L. Pastore, author and Assistant Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York based on his book “Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic
UPDATE: Ellen Parker spotted an osprey on the roof of Holiday House overlooking Hay Harbor at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday morning, March 15, 2025!
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