Stratford Point
Stratford Point
Hours & Admission
- Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm
- Gate closes at 4 pm, all cars must be out by then
- Buildings at Stratford Point are cllosed for the time being
On This Page
Property Overview
A peninsula that fronts Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Housatonic River, with a coastal meadow and a beach that faces north toward Milford Point. At Stratford Point, you are about as far out into Long Island Sound as you can get and still be in mainland Connecticut. As a result, the panoramic views of water and shore — and birds — are extraordinary. Researchers from Sacred Heart University are studying how an artificial reef can help protect the shoreline during storms while also improving habitat for tidal and estuarine animals and plants.
At a Glance
- 28 Acres
- Peninsula Fronting Long Island Sound
- 296 Bird Species Observed
Trails & Terrain
A short trail runs along the edge of the peninsula. Mostly even terrain, some sandy areas.
Habitat
Saltmarsh, Barrier Beach, Coastal Meadow
Trail Rules
Walkers and birders welcome
Trails open dawn to dusk
For the protection of our wildlife,
the following are prohibited:
- Dogs
- Drones
- Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing
- Collecting of any kind
- Dumping or Littering
- Camping, or Fires
- Biking or other vehicles
844-WAXWING (844-929-9464)
Birds
Stratford Point is one of Connecticut’s great birding locations. Observers have recorded 296 species there (according to eBird). Songbirds stop at Stratford Point during migration. Waterfowl feed near the shore. Seabirds pass by. Raptors, wading birds, and shorebirds can all be found in season.
