Caumsett is a breeding bird hotspot. It is also home to the only remaining population of Baltimore checkerspot butterflies on Long Island, plus a host of other butterfly species.
Directions: From Main St (Rte. 25A) in the Village of Huntington, turn onto West Neck Rd. and follow north until you reach the Park, which is on the left.
Register: Call 585-880-0915 to register in advance.
This former cranberry farm in Riverhead is now home to a variety of rare plant and insect species that can be found on Long Island only in the Pine Barrens.
Directions: Take the LIE east to Exit 71 (Manorville) and turn south onto NY 24S. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Lake Ave. Look for a sign that marks the entrance to the preserve.
Registration: Call 585-880-0915 to register in advance.
Forest! Wetland! Saltmarsh! Makamah has it all. Let’s find some early fall migrants together in this gem of a preserve.
Directions: The preserve is located on the north side of Rte. 25A in Fort Salonga.
Registration: Call 585-880-0915 to register in advance.