Monthly Archives: November 2017
Birdwatching on Fire Island: One of the Most Popular Locations in New York
Over 330 species of birds live on Fire Island, making it one of the most popular birdwatching locations in New York. To put it into perspective, that’s almost 1/3 of species living in North America. The best time to birdwatch is during the spring and fall migrations, which provides the unique opportunity to see some […]
October Storm Causes $2 Million Worth of Damages to Fire Island’s Davis Park Marina
Brookhaven Town officials say $2 million worth of damages were caused by an Oct. 29 storm that hit Fire Island, resulting in damaged docks, boardwalks, light fixtures, and plumbing and electrical systems. Officials said the damages will be repaired in time for 2018’s Memorial Day weekend. The marina has about 200 boat slips, used by […]
Calm after the Chaos: Fall Events on Fire Island
Although Fire Island is known for being a beautiful summertime oasis, there is so much left unsaid about Fire Island when the weather starts to get colder and the holidays approach. Fire Island might be a summer playground, but there is much to do in the fall and winter. Below is a schedule of fun […]
USGS Report Says Fire Island Breach Stable After Five Years
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has concluded in a detailed report that the channel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay is stable, five years after Hurricane Sandy hit and breached Fire Island.