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Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge protects 187 acres on the north shore of Long Island’s south fork in the town of Southampton. The refuge is located near Sag Harbor, and includes a peninsula one and a half miles long, locally known as Jessup’s Neck, which separates Little Peconic Bay from Noyack Bay.
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An entrance fee is charged, which helps to protect wildlife habitat and maintain refuge trails and facilities. For groups over 12, you can request an entrance fee waiver by filling out a fee waiver form and returning to Ann Marie Chapman at AnnMarie_Chapman@fws.gov. 1. Vehicle - $4.00 2. Pedestrian/bicycle - $2.00 3. Annual Refuge Pass (valid for 1...
The long-standing practice of hand-feeding birds on the refuge has had unintended consequences for several of our endangered and threatened species like piping plover, American oystercatcher, and least terns. Feeding wild birds can do more harm than good. Bird seed and human food attracts predators like raccoons and rats, which will prey upon our m...
Hike the self-guided Wild Birds Nature Trail (1.2 mile) through woodland areas and onto the beach;Walk the beach for almost two miles along Jessup’s Neck Peninsula;Photograph white-tailed deer, turkeys and songbirds at close range;Observe a variety of threatened and endangered species including piping plovers; roseate, common and least terns; Kemp’s Ridley turtles and loggerhead sea turtles.Directions to the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge: From County Road 39, head east past Southampton College, bear left onto North Sea Road. Follow the sign for Route 52, Sag Harbor, and North Sea.
The Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge is a 187-acre (76 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in Noyack, New York. Much of the refuge is situated on a peninsula surrounded by Noyack and Little Peconic bays.
Aug 17, 2018 · Map: Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge (Google Maps image) Parking: 40°59'14.8"N 72°22'10.6"W Video: Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge (360-degree view)
The Morton Preserve is a wonderful place for persons of all ages to enjoy and explore. There are two trails, one that makes a loop around a marshy pond and the other that will take you out to the beach by Jessup's Neck. You'll see deer, turkeys, chipmunks and tons of birds.
Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife reserve in Noyack, NY in Long Island. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas.
