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Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge

Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge is located in Amagansett on the south shore of eastern Long Island. This 36-acre refuge consists of barrier beach, dunes and scrub oak habitats. It has a unique double dune system, a habitat type that has been lost on much of Long Island due to development. In the spring and summer, the secondary dunes and swale display an impressive array of rare orchids, wildflowers and grasses. The coastal location of this refuge makes it a prime stopover for migrating raptors, shorebirds and songbirds. The federally protected roseate tern and piping plover use Amagansett for resting, feeding, and nesting. Management efforts focus on protecting native strand communities, providing habitat for threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, and other wildlife, and controlling non-native species.

Enjoy a walk on the beach to observe and photograph fish, wildlife, and migratory birds.

 

NEWS RELEASE:

Partial beach closure at Morton and Amagansett Refuges to protect nesting wildlife. (March 20, 2012) (PDF 42K)