Montauk is best-known as a summer destination, but it’s equally beautiful in winter, and it’s very special to be there when hardly anyone else is around. See the scenic beaches and lighthouse, and experience the incredible gatherings of sea ducks around Montauk Point, which are the largest winter concentrations in New York State.
The Christmas bird count on Montauk Point consistently tallies from 125 to 135 species, one of the best totals in the Northeast. Species that come to feed in the Point’s rich kelp and mussel beds include Common and Red-throated Loon, Common Eider, all three Scoter species, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Great Cormorant, and Red-breasted Merganser. Harlequin Duck and King Eider also occur here regularly during the winter. Other rarities like Razorbill, Dovekie, Iceland Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Snowy Owl are all possible. Transport by passenger van from NYC and accommodations at the newly renovated Daunt’s Albatross Inn included. Limited to 10. $550 ($150 single room supplement).
Montauk is best-known as a summer destination, but it’s equally beautiful in winter, and it’s very special to be there when hardly anyone else is around. See the scenic beaches and lighthouse, and experience the incredible gatherings of sea ducks around Montauk Point, which are the largest winter concentrations in New York State.
The Christmas bird count on Montauk Point consistently tallies from 125 to 135 species, one of the best totals in the Northeast. Species that come to feed in the Point’s rich kelp and mussel beds include Common and Red-throated Loon, Common Eider, all three Scoter species, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Great Cormorant, and Red-breasted Merganser. Harlequin Duck and King Eider also occur here regularly during the winter. Other rarities like Razorbill, Dovekie, Iceland Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Snowy Owl are all possible. Transport by passenger van from NYC and accommodations at the newly renovated Daunt’s Albatross Inn included. Limited to 10. $550 ($150 single room supplement).
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