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The Nature Conservancy on Block Island
Nature Walks, Programs & Events
Autumn Colors: Winged Sumac, Bayberry, etc.
Blackberry leaves in fall. Ochre, crimson, merlot, claret, honey-brown, and cinnamon-orange are the island’s colors of autumn. New England – even southern New England – is known for its dramatic fall foliage colors. The mainland hardwood forests burst into flames of color: the reds, yellows, and everything in between, seem to glow and radiate color from within. Leaf-peeping excursions are standard fall activities throughout New England. On Block Island, September an
Kim Gaffett
Osprey Update: July 13
Ohhhh! One of the nestlings is flying. They will likely be back to the nest platform on a regular basis getting food from the parents....
Kim Gaffett
Osprey Update: July 12
Both are "flying" up & down around the nest. These photos are from afar: Curt Milton, Seattle, WA
Kim Gaffett
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Autumn Colors: Winged Sumac, Bayberry, etc.
Blackberry leaves in fall. Ochre, crimson, merlot, claret, honey-brown, and cinnamon-orange are the island’s colors of autumn. New England – even southern New England – is known for its dramatic fall foliage colors. The mainland hardwood forests burst into flames of color: the reds, yellows, and everything in between, seem to glow and radiate color from within. Leaf-peeping excursions are standard fall activities throughout New England. On Block Island, September an
Kim Gaffett
Nov 73 min read
Osprey Update: July 13
Ohhhh! One of the nestlings is flying. They will likely be back to the nest platform on a regular basis getting food from the parents....
Kim Gaffett
Jul 131 min read
Osprey Update: July 12
Both are "flying" up & down around the nest. These photos are from afar: Curt Milton, Seattle, WA
Kim Gaffett
Jul 131 min read
Osprey Update: July 10
At 7 weeks old these nestlings (speckled back) are nearly full sized compared to the female (solid back). She is hopping out of the way...
Kim Gaffett
Jul 131 min read
Osprey Update: July 3
At 6 weeks old these nestlings are nearly the size of the parents. This nestling duo was banded on the morning of July 3, by a licensed...
Kim Gaffett
Jul 31 min read
Osprey Update: June 26
At 5 weeks old these 2 nestlings are amazingly big. True feathers are growing in everywhere and their coloring is getting to be a mix of...
Kim Gaffett
Jun 261 min read
Osprey Update: June 19
The nestlings are 4 weeks old, and big galumphs with very long wings when unfolded. Their coloring has changed and true feathers are...
Kim Gaffett
Jun 201 min read
Osprey Update: June 12
The nestlings are 3 weeks old. It truly is amazing to see how fast they grow. They are not really walking - more like rolling around and...
Kim Gaffett
Jun 131 min read
Osprey Update: June 5
It is amazing how big these nestlings are in just 2 weeks. It is hard to tell, but, that is a big fish. And, the nestlings are being fed...
Kim Gaffett
Jun 51 min read
Osprey Update: May 30
Just over one week old - it is family meal time, Papa just brought in a good sized fish. Sitting up straight for fish tid-bits
Kim Gaffett
May 301 min read
Osprey Update: May 29
The nestlings are growing fast - doubled their size in one week. One week old on May 29
Kim Gaffett
May 301 min read
Osprey Update: May 26
Memorial Day and the nestlings are 4 days old. They have just been fed lots of bits of fish and seem suddenly super drowsy.
Kim Gaffett
May 261 min read
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