In August, the osprey chick aggressively defended the nest at Middle Farms and continued to hone vital skills. By mid August, the osprey spent less time on the nest and during feeding times usually only stayed briefly. They could more often be heard nearby and the chick returned to the camera nightly
The Great White Shark – Close to Shore by Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, Jon Dodd Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty This recorded illustrated talk, presented August 13, 2023 by Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, Jon Dodd, details the latest white shark research in
The Gilded Age Years: A Time of Transformation by Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of the Preservation Society of Newport County Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty This recorded illustrated talk, presented August 6, 2023 by Trudy Coxe, will cast light on an underappreciated but incredibly lively period
Fishers Island Biodiversity: Rare Species and Natural Communities of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust by three scientists of the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) who presented the results of a two-year inventory of the HLFM’s Land Trust properties. The NYNHP speakers are Matt Schlesinger, Chief Zoologist, Greg
On July 29th, approximately 58 days after hatching from the egg, the osprey chick fully fledged and took its first flight away from the nest at Middle Farms. In the days leading up to its first flight, the fledgling continued to develop stronger skills for flying, along with skills for eating and
Fishers Island Biodiversity: Rare Species and Natural Communities of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust New York Natural Heritage Program July 2023 The Henry L. Ferguson Museum contracted with the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) in early 2020 to conduct a two-year inventory of rare plants and animals
Modern Houses of Fishers Island and Beyond by Jacob Albert of Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects (ART), Boston, Mass. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty This recorded illustrated talk, presented July 23, 2023 by Jacob Albert traces modern movements in architecture from the International Style to Post-Modernism, as reflected
Wreck of Steamer Atlantic This recorded illustrated talk by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty chronicles the dramatic story of Fishers Island’s most deadly and consequential shipwreck, the wreck of the Steamer Atlantic in November 1846. This tragic wreck caught the attention of the nation, and was commemorated by mournful ballads, popular
In the ten days since the two younger osprey chicks passed, the mother fiercely defended her remaining chick as it continued to develop and practice feeding and flying skills. Though it may have appeared that the the chick was alone on Middle Farms nest a good portion of the day and night,
Pollinator Pathway and Controlling Invasive Plants on Fishers Island by Pollinator Pathway organizer and Nix the Knotweed founder Suzanne Thompson and natural & organic landscaper Petie Reed Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty This recorded illustrated talk, presented July 6, 2023 by Suzanne Thompson and Petie Reed offers timely
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