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From the Files of the Museum The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Newsletter Vol. 27, No. 1 • Spring 2012 (631) 788-7239 • P.O. Box 554 Fishers Island, NY 06390 • [email protected] • www.fergusonmuseum.org From the President Spring is well underway on Fishers Island as I write this new annual show featuring the artwork of Charles B. Fer- annual greeting on behalf of the Museum. After one of the guson. This promises to be one of our most popular shows mildest winters in my memory, spring has brought a strange and a great tribute to Charlie. We are also mounting a special mix of weather conditions with temperatures well into the exhibit that honors the wonderful legacy of gardens and par- 80s during March followed by chilly days in April and May. ties at Bunty and the late Tom Armstrong’s Hoover Hall and For those interested in phenology, the bloom time of many of Hooverness. We hope that all will come celebrate with us at our plants has been well ahead of schedule this year. The early our opening party on Saturday, June 30th, 5 to 7 p.m. bloom time raises questions regarding the first appearances of The Land Trust continues to pursue land acquisitions un- butterflies and other pollinators and the first arrivals of migra- der the able guidance of our Vice-President Bob Miller. One tory birds. Will these events coincide with bloom time as they of our recent projects is the management of Silver Eel Pre- have in the past or is the timing out of synch? It will be in- serve, a parcel of land that was purchased with open space teresting to track the timing of spring happenings as the years funding by the Town of Southold. Located across from the proceed. In any case, one thing is certain: spring is a welcome ferry dock at Silver Eel Cove, the property has a walking trail and delightful season on the island. and access to a rocky beach. The off season has been a productive one for the Museum. The Museum would not be what it is today without the I hope that all have had a chance to visit the Museum’s newly support of many Fishers Islanders and I extend my thanks refurbished web site: www.fergusonmuseum.org. Credit goes to all who have contributed to our endeavors. I also wish to to Beth Jepsen of Insite Design for her excellent design and thank all of the Museum Board members for their time and to Museum Director Pierce Rafferty who orchestrated the efforts on behalf of the Museum. Board members have given content. One of the highlights is our new Osprey Cam for many hours of volunteer time ranging from event planning which we thank the Fishers Island Conservancy. The Conser- and assistance with collections, research and exhibits to finan- vancy provided the grant funding that enabled the Museum cial advice and fund-raising. to purchase the camera and necessary software, We are also We have a full schedule of events for the summer, all of very grateful to the personnel of the F.I. Electric Co. and Tele- which are posted on the web site. Plan to visit the Museum phone Co. who performed the installation and helped with often and to take part in our programs and excursions. I am some of the technical issues. What a treat it is to observe the looking forward to another island summer and hope to see osprey nest up close, particularly when one is off island. each and every one of you at the Museum! We are looking forward to a busy summer with an exciting —Penni Sharp, President Camouflaged Oyster Catcher Eggs on South Beach. April 2012. Photo by John Wilton “The Garden is Open” Hooverness May 1, 2010. Photo by John Spofford. A special display at the Museum honoring the wonderful legacy of gardens and parties at Hoover Hall and Hooverness. This display is sponsored by a friend in memory of Tom Armstrong. The Henry L. Ferguson Museum 2012 Annual Exhibition CHARLIE FERGUSON: Six Decades of Fishers Island Art Paleolithic by C.B. Ferguson, circa 1980. Collection of Hunter Neal Exhibition sponsored by: Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, June 30th, 5 to 7 p.m. All welcome! 2 NATURE NOTES Great Blue Heron. Photo by Robert Burton, USFWS by Penni Sharp Herons and Egrets or crab is seized. The vigil is then resumed. Courtship among Fishers Island is host to many bird species and perhaps the great blue herons is quite an event. A ritual dance is performed most striking are the herons and egrets, members of the bird by the herons which move around one another in a circular family Ardeidae. Members of this family are long-necked, long- pattern with wings outstretched. Occasionally, males will fight billed, long-legged birds with large wings. Anyone observing each other in a contest over a particular female. herons in flight will notice that they hold their necks in an Great blue herons nest in colonies and prefer to locate their “S” shaped curve. This is due to the fact that their neck verte- nests in trees. The nests are large platforms constructed of brae are of differing lengths. Herons are cosmopolitan birds, sticks and only slightly hollowed. Both male and female in- meaning that they are found on all continents of the world. cubate the pale green eggs. The young birds are helpless and They feed chiefly on animal food, including fish, amphibians, ungainly and must be tended by the parents who feed them crustaceans, insects, and reptiles. regurgitated food at first. Parents will later deposit solid food Many herons display elaborate plumes during the breed- into the nest. If undisturbed, the young may remain in the ing season. These plumes, once sought by the millinery trade, nest until they reach adult brought many species to the edge of extinction. Herons and size. egrets are also known for their powder downs. These are A smaller, equally grace- unusual feathers that are never shed but continue to grow ful member of this family throughout a bird’s life. These feathers wear at the tip into a is the snowy egret (Egretta powdery substance that is used by the birds in removing dirt thula). This snow white and grease. Once they have cleaned their feathers with pow- bird is distinguished by its der down, the birds will waterproof them using oil from the black bill, black legs and uropygial gland. startling yellow feet. During The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is the largest of Amer- breeding season, long deli- ican herons and can be seen on Fishers throughout the year. cate plumes extend down The stately presence of a great blue heron when poised mo- its back. During courtship, tionless at water’s edge has made it a popular subject for art- snowy egrets display their ists and photographers. The great blue can remain still for a plumes to attract and later seemingly endless time, concentrating on its search for prey. to greet a mate. The crest on A quick dart of the head and strike of the bill and a small fish the head and the plumes of Snowy Egret. Photo by USFWS 3 breast and back are elevated and spread and the wings held open. Males become quite aggressive and spats are common. Like the great blue heron, the snowy egret is a colonial nester and it too builds a stick nest of rather flimsy construction. Four to five bluish green eggs are laid and both parents share in the incubating. The young are fed regurgitated food and after several weeks, leave the nest to perch on twigs of a nearby branch during the day, returning to the nest at night. Similar but quite a bit larger than the snowy egret is the great egret (Ardea alba). The great egret has a long yellow bill and black legs and feet. The bird is tall and slender with a very long neck. It lacks the plumes that distinguish the snowy egret and great blue heron. It too is a colonial nester requiring a grove of trees in which to construct the stick nests. In past years, heron rookeries have been located in various parts of Fishers Island. Several years ago, South Dumpling was the site of an active rookery. Two night herons can be seen on Fishers Island, the black- crowned (Nycticorax nycticorax) and yellow-crowned (Nycta- Yellow-crowned Night Heron. Photo by Robert Burton, USFWS nassa violacea). The black-crowned night heron is a medium- sized stocky bird. The crown of its head and back are black, ing mostly at dusk and after. However, it is not unusual to see wings gray, and underparts white. During breeding season, them during daylight hours. white plumes extend from the back of its head. The yellow- Both species are colonial nesters although the yellow- crowned night heron, more solitary and not as common, is less crowned will nest singly. They are often found in rookeries stocky than the black-crowned. A black head, marked by an with other species of herons. From three to six pale blue-green off-white or yellowish crown and white cheeks help to iden- eggs are laid and incubated for 21 days. The young usually tify this bird. The yellow-crowned has a gray body. Immature leave the nest a month or so after hatching and by eight weeks birds of both of these species are brown and heavily streaked. are strong fliers. As the name implies, the night herons are active at night, feed- Other members of the heron family can also be seen at Fish- ers.
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