• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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  • More Park Facilities Reopen During May 2013

    Watch Hill and Sailors Haven marinas open May 10. Limited ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven resumes May 13 and ferries from Patchogue to Watch Hill start on May 18. Remaining park facilities to reopen by May 25, 2013. More »

Amphibians

More than 30 species of reptiles (turtles and snakes) and amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) have been known to live within or visit Fire Island National Seashore, on the south shore of Long Island, from the Fowler's toad to the giant leatherback sea turtle.

However, in a recent herpetological study, only 2 species of amphibians and 8 reptile species were documented as residents on Fire Island.

  • See Inventory of Amphibians and Reptiles at Fire Island National Seashore, September 2010.
    • Fowler's Toad (Bufo woodhousei fowleri) - historically abundant; now common
    • Southern Leopard Frog - historically abundant; now extirpated; New York State species of special concern
    • American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) - historically not present; now uncommon
 

A greater number of species have historically been found at the William Floyd Estate. However, only one frog species, the spring peeper, and two salamander species, the four-toed salamander and the eastern red-backed salamander, were recorded at this 613-acre site during recent studies.

Did You Know?

Ranger presents talk to group on beach.

A variety of ranger-guided programs are offered year-round at Fire Island National Seashore. Each activity provides an opportunity to learn more about the park and what makes it such a special place. More...