• 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

Animals

 

Fire Island National Seashore provides diverse marine and terrestrial habitats that support a wide variety of wildlife.

You may be able to observe many of these animals during your excursion in the park. Other animals are seldom seen but vital components of a healthy natural ecosystem.   

 
Does Feeding At Dusk
  • Nesting Shorebirds Nesting Shorebirds

    Piping Plovers are among the avian species that call Fire Island "home." Read More

Did You Know?

Winter Backpacker in Fire Island Wilderness.

The Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness was named for New York Congressman Otis G. Pike, who served from 1961-79, and co-sponsored the bill to create Fire Island National Seashore in 1964. The Fire Island Wilderness was designated in 1980. More...