Duck Island (Connecticut)

Coordinates: 41°10′28″N 73°06′30″W / 41.1744°N 73.1084°W / 41.1744; -73.1084

Duck Island is the one of two islands owned by Milford, Connecticut at the mouth of the Housatonic River.^[1] It is approximately 100 feet from the end of Milford Point Road, near the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point. 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.^[2] The maximum elevation on the island is ~16 feet (4.9 m)^[3]. It is only accessible by boat.

References

1. ^ http://maps.google.com/maps?q=%22milford%2C%20connecticut%22%20%2B%22duck%20island%22&hl=en&prmd=m&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
2. ^ http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2794&Q=381958
3. ^ http://www.lat-long.com/Latitude-Longitude-1933640-Connecticut-Duck_Island.html