OspreyCam Update
For unknown reasons, the ospreys occupying the OspreyCam nest did not successfully produce offspring this year.
Museum Receives Edwin Tracking Data
The Museum continues to receive data updates from “Edwin’s” transmitter and is now posting them for Google Earth users to download and view. For more information go to: Track Edwin
Osprey “Edwin” is “Tagged”
Rob Bierregaard, a Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, was invited by the Museum to come to Fishers Island on May 11, 2013, to “tag” an osprey with a transmitter.
Two eggs in the nest!
On the morning of March 24th, a pair of ospreys was spotted on this nest. They subsequently settled. On April 20th, a single egg was first reported. On April 21st a second egg was confirmed.
“Edwin” Chosen as Name for “Tagged” Osprey
“Edwin” was submitted by Sarah Rose to honor the late Edwin H. Horning (1919-2008), beloved teacher, naturalist and former curator of the HLFM. Sarah has asked that the prize, a pair of Nikon birding binoculars, be kept at the HLFM and used by participants in the HLFM’s Thursday afternoon nature walks. Our thanks go to Sarah and to all who participated in this naming contest.
OspreyCam Live Again
The ospreys are back! The first sighting on this nest was March 21st by Ken Edwards. Since then a solo male has been occasionally touching down. On the morning of March 24th, a pair of ospreys was seen on this nest. The HLFM thanks the Fishers Island Utility Co., the Fishers Island Electric Co., the Fishers Island Telephone Co. and the Fishers Island Conservancy. You have all been essential partners in this project.
Osprey Transmitter
The Henry L. Ferguson Museum is pleased to announce that the Spofford Foundation has generously pledged funds to facilitate the ”tagging” of one adult male osprey on Fishers Island with a transmitter that will enable interested parties to track the selected bird’s travel patterns via daily Google Earth downloads.
Name the Osprey Contest
To enter the contest: Please submit possible names for the soon-to-be-tagged male osprey to the HLFM by
April 15, 2013.
The prize is a pair of Nikon birding binoculars.
2nd Annual Holiday Open House
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Holiday Open House at the H.L. Ferguson Museum
Sunday, December 23, 2012.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6th Annual Thanksgiving “Sandy” Trail Clearing and Oyster Gathering
All trail blazers are invited to bring your tools and dress prepared to help clear the trails and enjoy Fishers Island oysters and drinks.
Friday, November 23, 2012 Time: 2 p.m.
Place: The Museum
