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Stewardship Management Plan for Laurel Lake Preserve identified as Suffolk County tax map number
1000-125.-1-14 and 5145 Route 25, Laurel
Purposes of Property Acquisition
Laurel Lake Preserve was purchased for the purposes of passive recreational/educational uses, the protection
and restoration of natural resources and the natural scenic views of the property. Proposed uses included the
establishment of a nature preserve, passive recreational trails, stewardship and interpretive center/quarters and
limited parking for access purposes all in conjunction with the other preserved properties in the vicinity.
Prohibited Activities
All activities not related to the purposes of the property acquisition are prohibited.
Use of motorized vehicles and equipment with the exceptions of vehicles and equipment necessary for approved
stewardship work, emergency/public safety vehicles, motorized wheelchairs/scooters for the handicapped and
Suffolk County Water Authority vehicles and equipment provided that SCWA access is limited to the agreed
upon right of way through the property to the adjacent property owned by SCWA. In addition visitors to the
Preserve may use registered vehicles to access the designated parking area on the property for parking only.
The creation of new trails except as outlined in the Allowed Activities section below.
Maintenance of existing trails not depicted on the attached trail map except as outlined in the Allowed
Activities section below.
Trapping of wildlife with the exception of Town approved trapping of diseased wildlife and feral cats.
Fireworks.
Weddings, parties, reunions, flea markets, swap meets, antique shows, car shows or similar activities not related
to the purposes of the property acquisition.
Commercial for profit activities
Camping, fires, bonfires.
Sports whether organized or Ðpick upÑ in nature with the exception of running events provided they are
approved by the Town Board as per the Town Approval of Activities section below.
Paintball and other similar war games.
Town Approval of Activities
No activities related to the purposes of the property acquisition are allowed on the property without the explicit
approval of the Town Board except for the activities listed in the Allowed Activities section below. Town
Board approvals will be based on recommendations of the Stewardship Group and Land Preservation
Committee.
Allowed Activities
Section I Public Uses
Hiking, jogging, walking.
Cross country skiing.
Nature walks/surveys, bird watching, citizen science surveys.
Star gazing.
Section II General Activities
Inventories of the property including flora, fauna, trails, trash, structures, archaeological resources and any other
aspects provided that conducting such inventories does not alter or damage the property.
Invasive species control and removal provided same is conducted as per the Invasives report attached to this
plan. The invasive species report will be updated, expanded and amended as needed based on monitoring of the
property for the extent of invasive species present.
Clean up of man made trash and construction debris provided such clean up does not damage the property.
Clean up of residential lawn and brush debris from past or future dumping provided such clean up does not
damage the property.
Section III Existing Structures
Pavilion Î the structure formerly used as a chapel will be known as the Pavilion. Restoration of this structure
within its existing footprint including a new roof, siding, windows and electric service is allowed. Lighting may
be installed provided that it is dark sky lighting. Tables will be made available for events held in the Pavilion.
The Pavilion will not be enclosed. No bathrooms will be installed in the Pavilion. The Pavilion will only be
used for purposes related to the acquisition of the property.
Garage Î repairs to the garage within its existing footprint including the installation of a new roof and doors are
allowed. The garage may be used for the storage of stewardship related equipment and supplies.
Farm stand Î the farm stand will be left as is and only used for purposes related to the acquisition of the
property.
Retaining wall Î the retaining wall near the lake will be left as is.
Asphalt/Concrete pads and paved areas Î all asphalt and concrete pads and paved areas not part of the SCWA
right of way will be removed with top soil being restored if necessary. Removal of the pads will be conducted
in a way that minimizes disturbance to the existing native vegetation surrounding the pads and paved areas.
All other structures will be removed from the property. This includes the house near Route 25, small cabin near
the trail head, utility shed, both bath houses, collapsed buildings, old tanks and dyke, foundation on the north
end of the open field area, jungle gym, unused utility poles and dock. Removal of these structures will be
conducted in a way that minimizes disturbance to any existing native vegetation in the areas around the
structures.
Section IV Infrastructure/Facilities
Signage Î the following signage is allowed: entrance sign, trail head kiosk, Town open space signs, posted/no
hunting signs, safety signs, rules/regulations signs and directional trail signs.
The ÐGreen TrailÑ as depicted on the attached map shall be maintained as part of the official trail system. The
Green Trail shall be maintained so that it is approximately 4 to 6 feet wide and passable with vegetation not to
exceed six inches in height. The section of the Green Trail that is also part of the SCWA right of way will be
maintained so that it is approximately 15 feet wide to accommodate SCWA vehicles. As needed the trail may
be mowed and trimmed, fallen branches/trees that block or partially block the trail may be removed, sections of
the trail that have been damaged by erosion or ATVs may be restored and leveled using soil or wood chips,
areas of the trail subject to becoming wet and muddy may be covered with a layer of wood chips. Trail
maintenance will be kept to the minimum necessary to maintain the trail in the condition described above. The
Green Trail as depicted on the attached map extends beyond the boundaries of the property covered by this
management plan. However, the same rules shall apply to those sections of the trail beyond the boundaries of
the property.
The trails or any sections thereof may be closed to the public should any unsafe conditions exist or for the
purposes of protecting native flora and fauna. Signage denoting such closures is allowed.
The wood chips from the past removal of trees near the Pavilion that are stored near the garage may be used on
the official trails throughout the entire Laurel Lake Conservation area to eliminate muddy spots, level the trails,
prevent erosion and minimize the need for mowing/trimming of the trails.
The agreed upon right of way for SCWA to access their property will be maintained so that it is approximately
15 feet wide to accommodate SCWA vehicles.
One open area approximately 15-20 feet wide may be created and maintained for access to Laurel Lake in the
general vicinity of the old dock.
Portable bathroom facilities are allowed in the general vicinity of the Pavilion.
Temporary garbage cans may be put out in the general vicinity of the Pavilion and parking area for specific
scheduled events but may not be left out permanently.
A pervious parking area constructed of crushed stone or a similar material is allowed in the area near the house,
farm stand and Route 25. This area will be kept as close to Route 25 as practical. Temporary overflow parking
areas are allowed south of the Pavilion and in the area near the garage, these areas are to be maintained with
grass or other natural vegetation.
The area near the garage formerly used for greenhouses may be used as a nursery for propagating native species
for use on any local preserves.
The formal lawn area north of the Pavilion will be limited to the area between the Pavilion and the tree, a
distance of approximately 40 feet. The rest of the open area north of the Pavilion will be left natural. A formal
maintenance plan for this natural area will be developed in the future.
Section V Special Conditions
The Suffolk County Water Authority may install water mains across the property as per their executed
agreement with the Town which requires that any disturbed areas be restored to the TownÓs satisfaction. See
Appendix 8.
Appendices
1. Invasive Species report
2. SCWA Right of Way
3. Approximate Locations of Structures & Areas
4. Green Trail
5. Fauna Inventory
6. Flora Inventory
7. Laurel Lake Area Bird Species Listing
8. SCWA Agreement
Appendix 1 Invasive Species Report
July 12, 2007
Stewardship Working Group
Invasive Species Sub-Committee
The Stewardship Working Group Invasive Species Sub Committee proposes that Southold Town develop a
management plan for the Laurel Lake property which includes the preservation of desired plant communities by
the removal of existing invasive species. Steve Schott of Cornell performed a survey of the flora for the Laurel
Lake property and he has provided an inventory to the Town and The Stewardship Working Group. Subsequent
to a Stewardship Working Group site visit with Mr. Schott on June 26, 2007 the Invasive Species Sub-
Committee was able to identify and species and / or plant population threats for this property.
prioritize
The Invasive Species Sub-Committee of Stewardship Working Group strongly recommends the following
critical management Laurel Lake:
1. Cutting of Purple Loosetrife () at the edge of the lake. This action should be
Lythrum salifcaria
undertaken in the month of July when flowers are in bloom and the plant is easily identifiable. It is
crucial that it be cut prior to setting seed to prevent this invasive from spreading. We further
recommend removal of this plant material by digging out the roots and immediate re-vegetation with
a native flowering plant, Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos.)
2. Removal of an isolated stand of Japanese Knotweed ( is also recommended.
Polygonum cuspidatu )
This highly invasive plant material is best controlled using a cut stem and herbicide application in
areas where plants are established within or around non-target plants or where vines have grown into
the canopy. This treatment remains effective at low temperatures as long as the ground is not
frozen. Cut the stem about 2 inches above ground level. Immediately apply a 25% solution of
glyphosate (e.g., Roundup®, or use Rodeo® if applying in or near wetland areas) A subsequent
foliar application of glyphosate may be required to control new seedlings and resprouts. This control
may be done any time during the growing season.
3. Asian Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is to be cut from existing trees at the ground and roots
removed manually to prevent destruction of existing trees. A combination of cutting followed by
application of concentrated systemic herbicide to rooted living cut surfaces is likely to be the most
effective approach. For large infestations spanning extensive areas of ground, a foliar herbicide may
be the best choice rather than extensive manual or mechanical methods that could result in soil
disturbance. Cutting can be done any time during the year. Systemic and foliar treatments must be
applied during the growing season.
The Invasive Species Committee will monitor the management actions at Laurel Lake during a three-year
period and evaluate results to determine whether management objectives are being achieved.
The committee proposes to do a property-by-property evaluation and prioritize species threats and identify a
reasonable program to remove and control invasive plants on other Town owned open spaces. Management
options would include prevention, restoration, re-vegetation and other control strategies. We will draft a science
based plan for invasive removal as an integral part of each town preserveÓs individual management plan.
Resources
Invasive Species Assessment Protocol: Evaluating Non-Native Plants for Their Impact on Biodiversity (Morse,
et. al., NatureServe, 2004). The protocol is designed to make the process of assessing and listing invasive plants
objective, systematic, and transparent and will help set priorities focusing scarce management resources.
Monitoring: How Can I Monitor without Spending a Lot of Time and Money? From USDA Forest Service A
Weed Manager's Guide to Remote Sensing and GIS.
Monitoring Changes in Exotic Vegetation, by Robert D. Sutter, TNC. " An overview of the most important
monitoring issues, modified to address the management of exotics."
Monitoring of Non-Indigenous Plant Species, by Bruce Maxwell, in CIPM's Online Invasive Plant Management
Textbook.
Natural Resources Monitoring Partnership (from NBII). The Monitoring Protocol Library is a searchable
database of monitoring protocols and resource assessment methodologies. The Monitoring "Locator" is an
internet-based GIS application that allows users to identify what natural resource monitoring is being conducted
within a particular area (e.g., State, county, or other selected geographic area). Users of this system will have
search tools to find out about ongoing and historic monitoring according to the scales
Long Island Invasive Species Task Force- Suffolk County List
The Nature Conservancy Invasive List
Appendix 5
Fauna List for Laurel Lake Preserve as of Spring 2007
Prepared by Cornell Cooperative Extension
Mammals
Opossum Didelphis marsupialis
Raccoon Procyon lotor
Red Fox Vulpes vulpes
Eastern Cottontail Sylivagus floridanus
Grey Squirrel Sciurus carolinensis
Southern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys volans
Star-Nosed Mole Condylura crisata
Short-Tailed Shrew Blarina brevicauda
Little Brown Bat Myotis lucificus
Big Brown Bat Eptesicus fuscus
Feral Cat Felis domestica
White-Footed Mouse Peromyscus leucopus
Deer Mouse Peromyscus maniculatus
Muskrat Ondatra zibethica
White Tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus
Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis
Woodchuck Marmota monax
Reptiles and Amphibians
Snapping Turtle Chelydra serpentina
Eastern Box Turtle Terrapine carolina carolina
Eastern Painted Turtle Chrysemys picta picta
Spotted Turtle Clemmys guttata
Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis
Brown Snake Storeria dekayi dekayi
Northern Water Snake Nerodia sipedon
Eastern Hognose Snake Heterodon platirhinos
Milk Snake Lampropeltis triangulum
Ring-Necked Snake Diadophis punctatus edwardsii
Red-Backed Salamander Plethodon cinereus
Red-Spotted Newt Notophthalmus viridescens
Spring Peeper Pseudacris crucifer
Grey Tree Frog Hyla versicolor
American Bullfrog Rana catesbeiana
Green Frog Rana clamitans
Southern Leopard Frog Rana sphenocephala
American Toad Bufo americanus
FowlerÓs Toad Bufo fowleri
Birds
American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
Fish Crow Corvus ossifragus
Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata
American Robin Turdus migratorius
Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis
American Woodcock Scolopax minor
Wood Thrush Hylocichia mustelina
Red-Bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens
Hairy Woodpecker Picoides villosus
Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus
Black-Capped Chickadee Parus atricapillus
Tufted Titmouse Parus bicolor
Dark-Eyed Junco Junco hymenalis
Yellow-Rumped Warbler Dendroica coronata
Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis
Ring-Necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus
Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus
Wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo
Bobwhite Quail Collinus virginianus
Canada Goose Branta canadensis
Black Duck Anas rubripes
Mallard Anas platyrhynchos
Wood Duck Aix sponsa
Double-Crested Cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus
Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias
Great Egret Ardea alba
Snowy Egret Egretta thula
Whippoorwill Caprimulgus vociferus
Common Nighthawk Chordeilus minor
Belted Kingfisher Ceryle alcyon
Red-Tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis
American Kestrel Falco sparverius
Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus
Sharp-Shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus
CoopersÓs Hawk Accipiter cooperii
Osprey Pandion haliaetus
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus
Eastern Screech Owl Otus asio
Freshwater Fish
Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides
Yellow Perch Morone mississippiensis
Chain Pickerel Exos niger
Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus
Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus
Rainbow Trout Oncorhynochus mykiss
Brown Trout Salmo trutta
Brown Bullhead Catfish Ictalurus nebulosus
Appendix 6
Flora List for Laurel Lake Preserve as of Spring 2007
Prepared by Cornell Cooperative Extension
(Maple Family)
Aceraceae
Acer platanoides Norway Maple
Acer rubrum Red Maple
(Sumac Family)
Anacardiaceae
Rhus copallinum Dwarf or Winged Sumac
Rhus hirta Staghorn Sumac
Toxicodendron radicans Poison Ivy
(Carrot Family)
Apiaceae
Cicuta maculata Spotted Water Hemlock
Daucus carota Queen AnneÓs Lace; Wild Carrot
(Dogbane Family)
Apocynaceae
Apocynum cannabinum Indian Hemp
Vinca minor Common Periwinkle
(Holly Family)
Aquifoliaceae
Ilex glabra Inkberry
Ilex opaca American Holly
Ilex verticillata Winterberry
(Arum Family)
Araceae
Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit
(Milkweed Family)
Asclepiadaceae
Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed
(Aster Family)
Asteraceae
Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow
Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ragweed
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort
Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel-tree
Bidens frondosa DevilsÓs Beggar-ticks
Cirsium arvense Canada Thistle
Cirsium vulgare Bull Thistle
Eupatorium perfoliatum Thoroughwort; Boneset
Euthamia graminifolia Lance-leaved Goldenrod
Euthamia tenuifolia Slender Fragrant Goldenrod
Hieracium caespitosum Meadow Hawkweed
Hieracium sp Hawkweed
Hypochaeris radicata Hairy Catsear
Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce
Leontodon autumnalis Fall Dandelion
Mikania scandens Climbing Hempweed
Solidago canadensis Canada Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa Wrinkled Goldenrod
Symphyotrichum dumosum Bushy Aster
Symphyotrichum ericoides Heath Aster
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum White Panicle Aster
Symphyotrichum pilosum Hairy White Old-field Aster
Taraxacum officinale Common Dandelion
(Touch-Me-Not Family)
Balsaminaceae
Impatiens capensis Jewelweed
(Barberry Family)
Berberidaceae
Berberis thunbergii Japanese Barberry
(Birch Family)
Betulaceae
Betula lenta Black/Sweet Birch
Betula populifolia Gray Birch
(Mustard Family)
Brassicaceae
Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard
Brassica rapa Field Mustard; Rape
Lunaria annua Money-Plant
(Honeysuckle Family)
Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle
Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis Elderberry
Viburnum acerifolium Maple-Leaf Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum var lucidum Southern Arrowwood
(Pink Family)
Caryophyllaceae
Silene latifolia Bladder Campion
(Bittersweet Family)
Celastraceae
Celastrus orbiculata Asian Bittersweet
(Goosefoot Family)
Chenopodiaceae
Chenopodium album Lambsquarters
(Clethra Family)
Clethraceae
Clethra alnifolia Sweet Pepperbush
(Mangosteen family)
Clusiaceae
Hypericum canadense Lesser Canada St. Johnswort
Hypericum perforatum Common St. Johnswort
(Spiderwort Family)
Commelinaceae
Commelina communis Asian Dayflower
(Morning-glory Family)
Convolvulaceae
Convolvulus sp. Bindweed
(Dogwood Family)
Cornaceae
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood
(Cypress Family)
Cupressaceae
Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar
Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae
(Sedge Family)
Cyperaceae
Carex crinita Fringed Sedge
Carex stricta Upright Sedge
Cyperus sp Flat Sedge
(Bracken Fern Family)
Dennstaedtiaceae
Dennstaedtia punctilobula Hay-Scented Fern
(Wood Fern Family)
Dryopteridaceae
Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern
(Oleaster Family)
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn Olive
(Heath Family)
Ericaceae
Epigaea repens Trailing Arbutus
Kalmia angustifolia Sheep Laurel
Kalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel
Rhododendron viscosum Swamp Azalea
Vaccinium angustifolium Low-bush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum High-bush Blueberry
(Pea Family)
Fabaceae
Baptisia tinctoria Wild Indigo; Horsefly Weed
Lespedeza capitata Bush Clover
Lotus corniculatus Birdfoot Deervetch
Robinia pseudoacacia Black Locust
Trifolium pratense Red Clover
Trifolium repens White Clover
Vicia cracca Bird Vetch
(Beech Family)
Fagaceae
Fagus grandifolia American Beech
Quercus alba White Oak
Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak
Quercus ilicifolia Scrub/Bear Oak
Quercus palustris Pin Oak
Quercus stellata Post Oak
Quercus velutina Black Oak
(Witch Hazel Family)
Hamamelidaceae
Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel
(Tape-grass family)
Hydrocharitaceae
Vallisneria americana Water Celery/American Eelgrass
(Walnut Family)
Juglandaceae
Carya alba Mockernut Hickory
Carya cordiformis Bitternut Hickory
(Rush Family)
Juncaceae
Juncus effusus Soft Rush
Juncus sp. Rush
Juncus tenuis Poverty Rush
(Mint Family)
Lamiaceae
Glechoma hederacea Ground Ivy; Gill-Over-the-Ground
Lycopus uniflorus Northern Bugleweed
Lycopus virginicus Virginia Water Horehound
(Laurel Family)
Lauraceae
Sassafras albidum Sassafras
(Bladderwort Family)
Lentibulariaceae
Utricularia macrorhiza Common Bladderwort
(Lily Family)
Liliaceae
Allium canadense Wild Garlic
Maianthemum canadense Canada Mayflower
(Loosestrife Family)
Lythraceae
Decodon verticillatus Waterwillow; Swamp Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife
(Indian Pipe Family)
Monotropaceae
Monotropa uniflora Indian Pipe; Corpse-plant
(Bayberry Family)
Myricaceae
Morella pensylvanica Northern Bayberry
Myrica gale Sweet Gale
(Waterlily Family)
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaea odorata American White Waterlily
(Sour Gum Family)
Nyssaceae
Nyssa sylvatica Blackgum; Tupelo
(Olive Family)
Oleaceae
Forsythia sp Forsythia
Ligustrum vulgare Privet
(Evening Primrose Family)
Onagraceae
Ludwigia palustris Water Purslane; Marsh Seedbox
Oenothera biennis Common Evening Primrose
(Broom-rape Family)
Orobanchaceae
Epifagus virginiana Beechdrops
(Royal Fern Family)
Osmundaceae
Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern
(Wood-Sorrel Family)
Oxalidaceae
Oxalis stricta Yellow Wood Sorrel
(Pokeweed Family)
Phytolaccaceae
Phytolacca americana Pokeweed
(Pine Family)
Pinaceae
Picea pungens Blue Spruce
Pinus rigida Pitch Pine
Pinus strobus White Pine
Pinus thunbergii Japanese Black Pine
(Plantain Family)
Plantaginaceae
Plantago lanceolata Narrow-leaf Plantain
Plantago major Common Plantain
Plantago rugelii Blackseed Plantain
(Grass Family)
Poaceae
Andropogon virginicus Broomsedge
Dactylis glomerata Orchard Grass
Digitaria sanguinalis Large or Hairy Crabgrass
Glyceria grandis American Mannagrass
Panicum virgatum Switchgrass
Pennisetum glaucum Yellow Foxtail; Pearl Millet
Phleum pratense Timothy
Phragmites australis Common Reed
Poa pratensis Kentucky Bluegrass
Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem Grass
(Milkwort Family)
Polygalaceae
Polygala verticillata Whorled Milkwort
(Buckwheat Family)
Polygonaceae
Polygonum arifolium Halberd-leaved Tearthumb
Polygonum cuspidatum Japanese Knotweed
Polygonum pensylvanicum Pennsylvania Smartweed
Polygonum persicaria Spotted LadyÓs Thumb
Polygonum sagittatum Arrow-leaved Tearthumb
Polygonum sp Knotweed
Rumex acetosa Garden Sorrel
Rumex crispus Curly Dock
(Pondweed Family)
Potamogetonaceae
Stuckenia pectinatus Sago Pondweed
(Shinleaf Family)
Pyrolaceae
Chimaphila maculata Striped or Spotted Wintergreen
(Rose Family)
Rosaceae
Amelanchier sanguinea Round-leaved Serviceberry
Fragaria vesca Woodland Strawberry
Prunus serotina Wild Black Cherry
Prunus virginiana Choke Cherry
Rosa multiflora Multiflora Rose
Rosa palustris Swamp Rose
Rubus hispidus Bristly Dewberry
Rubus sp. Brambles, Blackberry, Raspberry
(Madder Family)
Rubiaceae
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush
(Willow Family)
Salicaceae
Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen
Salix alba White Willow
Salix nigra Black Willow
Salix sp. Willow
(Quassia Family)
Simaroubaceae
Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus; Tree of Heaven
(Catbrier Family)
Smilaceae
Smilax bona-nox Saw Greenbrier
Smilax glauca Cat Greenbrier
Smilax rotundifolia Roundleaf Greenbrier; Bullbrier
(Potato Family)
Solanaceae
Solanum dulcamara Climbing Nightshade
(Peat Moss Family)
Sphagnaceae
Sphagnum sp. Sphagnum Moss
(Marsh Fern Family)
Thelypteridaceae
Thelypteris noveboracensis New York Fern
Thelypteris palustris Marsh Fern
Thelypteris simulata Bog/Massachusetts Fern
(Cattail Family)
Typhaceae
Typha latifolia Broadleaf Cattail
(Violet Family)
Violaceae
Viola sororia Common Blue Violet
(Grape Family)
Vitaceae
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper
Vitis labrusca Fox Grape
Appendix 7
Laurel Lake Area Bird Species Listing as of August 2007 based on eBird observations
beginning in 2003
Compiled by North Fork Audubon Society
Species
(BOLD entries denote probable Current Conservation
breeders) Status
Mute Swan
American Wigeon
American Black Duck Audubon Watch List Yellow
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Wild Turkey
Northern Bobwhite
Pied-billed Grebe Threatened
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Green Heron
Osprey Special Concern
Cooper's Hawk Special Concern
Red-tailed Hawk
American Coot
Solitary Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
American Woodcock
Audubon Watch List Yellow
Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Black-billed Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Great Horned Owl
Chimney Swift
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
White-eyed Vireo
Species
(BOLD entries denote probable Current Conservation
breeders) Status
Blue-headed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Purple Martin
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
House Wren
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Swainson's Thrush
Wood Thrush
Audubon Watch List Yellow
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
Brown Thrasher
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Blue-winged Warbler
Audubon Watch List Yellow
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Pine Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Audubon Watch List Yellow
Blackpoll Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Ovenbird
Northern Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Scarlet Tanager
Eastern Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
Species
(BOLD entries denote probable Current Conservation
breeders) Status
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orchard Oriole
Baltimore Oriole
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow
Current Status Notes:
Special Concern: Any native species for which a welfare concern or risk of endangerment has been
documented in New York State.(New York State DEC, 2001).
Threatened: Those designated by the DEC as likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future
throughout all or a significant portion of their range.
Endangered: Those designated by the DEC as seriously threatened with extinction.
Audubon Watch List YELLOW: This category includes those species that are declining but at a slower rate
than those in the red category. These typically are species of national conservation concern.
Audubon Watch List RED: Species in this category are declining rapidly, have very small populations or
limited ranges, and face major conservation threats. These typically are species of global conservation concern.
Appendix 8
Suffolk County Water Authority License Agreement