Tag: shelter island
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An Expedition to Mashomack Preserve: My First Birding Haul of the Summer

Unbeknownst to most, the pretty little speck of emerald terra firma centered amongst the emerald waters of Peconic Bay—known as Shelter Island, is one of America’s greatest conservation success stories. Over 40% of the island is locked away from the bitter claws of human development for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations in many…
