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Subjects :The oasis should be built primarily for birdwatching, but going in the summer, the presence of migratory birds and 'very poor. There are the residents as the Grey Cat Bird, Northern Cardinal, American Robin, Baltimore Oriole, Blue Jay, and House Sparrow. It is rare to see but according to the locals are also Kinfisher (Kingfisher) and Grey Heron (Grey Heron). Turning to the insects, the area and 'rich and populated by many species of insects, dragonflies and butterflies (Butterfly Garden) fairly easy to capture.
Recommended equipment :In winter and spring, a good 400m and a good wide angle is ideal. In summer advise you not to bother too much equipment to lug around 'cause not worth it, a good macro lens and' everything you need.
Best months :The ideal 'are winter and spring.
How to get there :Take Southern State Parkway toward Heckscher State Park and get off at exit 45 west. Head west on Route 27A (Montauk Highway) for about one mile. When you cross the intersection with Carleton Avenue / Woodland Drive, turn left at the next block (Bayview Avenue). Look for the small sign for the South Shore Nature Center. Drive 1.25 miles and turn right into the entrance. On road maps, the property is labeled as Islip Meadows County Nature Preserve.
Visits :All year round from Monday 'on Friday' from 9 to 17.
Notes :bring a good insect repellent spray 'cause the area and' really haunted!