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Description:
The Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge is situated on the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island's south fork and is of special significance in the protection and management of a fragile shore habitat and its associated wildlife. Amagansett NWR borders the Atlantic Ocean and consists of a unique double dune system. Habitats on the refuge include marine sand beach, primary dunes, secondary dunes, swales, fens, cranberry bogs, and oak scrub. Many rare plants including several orchid species occur on the refuge. A chief function of the refuge is the protection of the secondary dune system. Oldsquaws, white winged scoters, common loons and horned grebes winter off the refuge and shorebirds, songbirds and raptors are conspicuous during migration. Merlins, Cooper's hawks, kestrels, sharp-shinned hawks, and peregrine falcons are particular prevalent during autumn and spring passage. Ipswich sparrows winter at the refuge as well as rough legged hawks and short eared owls. The marine beach is used by piping plovers and other shorebirds as well as by common and least terns. Eastern hognose snakes, a New York State designated species of special concern, which is in decline is still prevalent on the refuge. Directions:
On the eastern edge of the Village of Amagansett from Route 27, take Atlantic Avenue south. The refuge is to the west of Atlantic Avenue where it intersects the Atlantic Ocean.
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