Nissequogue River State Park
Kings Park, Suffolk Co.
This park is on the migratory path of a high diversity of bird species, particularly warblers, songbirds and wading birds, and contains a bird conservation area. From mid-July through mid-October, each evening, exactly at dusk, more than 100 egrets descend into the trees around the pond and along the river, making a piercing racket in the trees as they jockey for a roosting site for the night.
Wildlife to Watch
- Raptors and songbirds, including osprey, Baltimore orioles, yellow and yellowthroat warblers and hermit thrushes
- Wading birds, including snowy egrets, great egrets, black-crowned night herons, and great blue herons
- Waterfowl, including red-breasted and hooded mergansers, long-tailed ducks, common goldeneyes, and white-winged scoters
- White-tailed deer, red fox, and eastern cottontail rabbits
- Painted turtles, shellfish and small crustaceans
Where to Watch
- Tidal wetlands dominated by cordgrass
- Forested bluffs of black walnut, maple, cherry and oak
- River channel and a pond
Recreational Opportunities
- Accessible hiking and fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and nature trails with lookouts, photo blinds and an interpretive kiosk
- Canoe and kayak launch
- Accessible visitor center and educational services
- Staff or self-guided tours, as well as interpretive brochures
Directions
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Contact Information
Address: 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park, NY 11754
Telephone: 631-269-4927
Website: Nissequogue River State Park (This link leaves DEC website)
Photo Credits: Jim Clayton