Too bad it cannot be turned into a Wildlife Refuge like Shawangunk
Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, at least in part. The diversity of
wildlife throughout the season is amazing.
Anita Regler
On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM M B <sootyshear...> wrote:
> John,
>
> Thanks for the info. I will be visiting the site for the first time
> tomorrow. I am sure that I will fall in love with the place...
>
> Mike
>
> On Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 5:55 PM John Turner <redknot948...> wrote:
>
>> The conservation status of the EPCAL (Enterprise Park at Calverton) is
>> unclear. The Executive Director of the LI PIne Barrens Society and I met
>> with the Town of Riverhead Supervisor to urge the preservation of as much
>> of the property as possible including the extensive grasslands that bracket
>> both runways. He stated that legally the fate of the property is up in the
>> air and that they're waiting on the NYSDEC's review of the development plan
>> which calls for extensive conservation (about 1,000 acres), while
>> accommodating large lot commercial development. The concern is will enough
>> contiguous grassland habitat be protected and remain viable for
>> overwintering raptors such as short-eared owl, of which from 2-4 have been
>> reported most days. It is also critical for grasshopper sparrow and
>> eastern meadowlark.
>>
>> A more engaged birding public urging conservation of what is most likely
>> the most significant grassland community in downstate New York could only
>> be helpful and appreciated.
>>
>> John Turner
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM M B <sootyshear...> wrote:
>>
>>> Open habitats like grasslands and marshes are my favorite! What is the
>>> status of this site in 2025? I cannot find much online, except some eBird
>>> reports and advocacy from the past in regards to development versus
>>> conservation. What are the access points for the main area and smaller
>>> piece to the north? Feel free to reply privately.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Michael Britt
>>> Washington, Twp NJ
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