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Second Chick Hatches June 2nd at Middle Farms Nest

By |2025-06-06T13:43:22-04:00June 5th, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

The osprey couple with their two chicks June 3, 2025. On June 2, 2025 the ospreycam at Middle Farms nest captured the second chick hatching from its egg – 2 days after the first chick hatched. Neighboring grackle continued to harass the parents as they provided fish for the chicks and

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First Chick Hatches May 31st at Middle Farms Nest

By |2025-06-03T19:51:26-04:00June 3rd, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

Osprey mom begins to feed their new chick as dad watches on June 1, 2025. On May 31, 2025 the ospreycam at Middle Farms nest provided quick peeks at the first chick to hatch – 38 days after the first egg was laid on April 23rd. The day was very windy

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Osprey Update from Middle Farms Nest May 30th

By |2025-06-02T08:44:06-04:00May 31st, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

After a brief trip away from the nest, the female osprey returns to her three eggs on May 27, 2025. After the first egg was laid on April 23rd, the osprey couple at the Middle Farms nest continued to mate but we were unable to see the final egg count until

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American Seacoast Defenses and the Long Island Sound

By |2025-05-28T12:01:23-04:00May 28th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

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

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First egg laid at Middle Farms Nest April 23rd

By |2025-05-04T08:35:47-04:00May 1st, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

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

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Osprey Nest at Middle Farms Update April 22

By |2025-04-27T16:32:11-04:00April 22nd, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

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

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The Battle Against Invasive Plants on Fishers Island

By |2025-07-04T21:53:43-04:00April 8th, 2025|Land Trust, News, Volunteer|

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

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Osprey Return to Middle Farms Nest March 27, 2025

By |2025-04-01T08:59:45-04:00April 1st, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

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

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Summer Internships with FI Seagrass Mgmt. Coalition

By |2025-03-24T17:00:17-04:00March 22nd, 2025|FISM, News|

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.

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Museum Land Trust News: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms is a Success!

By |2025-03-24T16:09:01-04:00March 18th, 2025|Land Trust, News|

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

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ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023

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F.I. Sketchbook 2005

THE SKETCHBOOKS OF CHARLIE FERGUSON

In the full sweep of Fishers Island’s history, there is no artist more synonymous, more closely associated with Fishers Island than Charles B. “Charlie” Ferguson. The main show features images from two of Charlie's sketchbooks which functioned as illustrated diaries that were filled with daily activities, nature observations, personal notes, and lots of art—drawings, sketches, and watercolors—in various states of completion.

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