The wildlife of Jessup's Neck

Webmaster Dan writes:
It's become one of the must-dos of our visits to eastern Long Island: Feed the chickadees on Jessup's Neck.

The Morton Wildlife Refuge on the neck between Noyac and Little Peconic bays is home to many varieties of birds, to deer and rabbits and chipmunks and many other animals. But it's the chickadees who've become the boldest around humans. Stand by the bushes with sunflower seeds in your outstretched hand and there's a good chance a chickadee will land right on your fingertips to grab a seed or two.

Here's a montage of photos and video clips from two visits to Jessup's the week of August 9. Enjoy.



And remember, if you go there to feed the birds, they prefer sunflower seeds.