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Nature Sightings

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Thousands of these cyamids cling to whales with their three pairs of hook-like legs; their light color against the dark whale skin creates unique patterns for right whale identification.

The magnificent snowy owls have arrived on Long Island this week.

South Fork Outdoors

Publication: East Hampton Press
Published on: Dec 14, 2021
Columnist: Mike Bottini

Among the interesting nature sightings this month were reports, and some photos, from Tim Treadwell and his colleagues with East Hampton Town’s Marine Patrol. They included a pod of dolphins... more

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