Orient Beach State Park
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Long Beach, located within the park, was designated a National Natural Landmark in April 1980[4] for its Script error: No such module "convert". sand spit beach demonstrating plant succession from salt marsh to maritime red cedar forest.[5]
The Orient Long Beach Bar Light, commonly known as Bug Light, is located inside the park.[6]
Recreation
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Restrictions on boat access
In 1997, park rangers began enforcing an existing no boating policy on Long Beach, leading to controversy and ticketing in 2000. State officials contended that renewed enforcement was enacted to protect the beach's value as a protected sanctuary for endangered birds such as the piping plover, in addition to preserving the beach's unusual maritime red cedar forest and other rare plants.[5]
Flora and fauna
There is a common and roseate tern nesting area in the park.[4] There are also eelgrass beds offshore.[9]
See also
References
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- State parks of New York (state)
- Robert Moses projects
- National Natural Landmarks in New York (state)
- Southold, New York
- Parks in Suffolk County, New York
- 1929 establishments in New York (state)
- Protected areas established in 1929