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Fire Island National Seashore William Floyd Estate manor house and outbuildings among trees in full summer foliage.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Amphibians
 
Around 30 species of reptiles and amphibians live within or visit Fire Island National Seashore, from giant leatherback sea turtles to the secretive Fowler's toad.
 
Fowler’s toad (Bufo woodhousei fowleri) and the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) are amphibian species identified on Fire Island. A greater number of species are found at the William Floyd Estate. 

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Hundreds of small, round, pearly-pink eggs lie scattered at water's edge beside horseshoe crab molt..

Did You Know?
Horseshoe crabs come near shore on the full moon in May and June to lay thousands of eggs, which are a valuable food source for migrating shorebirds in spring and early summer. Occasionally, a perfectly-formed horseshoe crab molt can be found on the beach, shed as the young animal grows.
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Last Updated: April 25, 2011 at 16:13 MST