Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge, an 80 acre oasis of oak forest and ponds located on Long Island's north shore roughly 25 miles east of the Big Apple.

Refuge History: Jutting out of Huntington Bay is a 14 foot rock that according to legend was used by the British Navy for target practice during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Eventually the land fell into the hands of the Eberstadt Family who turned it into a marvelous garden and eventually donated it to the Fish and Wildlife Service in 1967, thereby creating the Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge.

Flora and Fauna: Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge helps protect the home of numerous plant and animal species. Some of the plants that grow inside the refuge boundaries include hickories, red maples, black oaks, white oaks, red oaks, and many others. Some of the wild animals who call this place home include turtles, harbor seals, and over 200 bird species including owls, ospreys, seagulls, herons, egrets, and many others. Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge boasts awesome fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities from dawn until dusk. Come on out and explore.