Duck Island is the one of two islands in the Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area at the mouth of the

Housatonic River The Housatonic River ( ) is a river, approximately long,U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map , accessed April 1, 2011 in western Massachusetts and western Connecticut in the United S ...

. It is approximately from the end of Milford Point Road, near the

Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point The Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point is a nature center and bird sanctuary in Milford, Connecticut, established in 1995. Over 300 different species of bird have been observed at this location. The Coastal Center is locat ...

. The island is uninhabited and is designated as a Department of Environmental Protection Natural Area Preserve, though people may visit the island outside of bird nesting season. The maximum elevation on the island is ~. The island is within the boundaries of the City of Milford, Connecticut and is owned and managed by State of Connecticut.

Transportation

All transportation to and from the island is by boat.

References

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