Protecting Wildlife at Northport Power Station
Our Northport Power Station site on Long Island consists of 250 acres of waterfront property protected by a secure perimeter for safety and security. But this protected landscape of beaches, marshes, fields and woods doesn’t just ensure security for our assets, it also provides a sanctuary for animals that might face danger from cars and hunters outside the fence.
Osprey Conservation
After years of successful conservation efforts on Long Island, populations of ospreys have rebounded significantly following years of being listed as an endangered species. Sometimes, these large birds build nests on Northport’s transmission poles, and the local electric system operator is called in to relocate them to a safer location. We’ve erected several raptor nesting platforms at Northport to house these relocated nests and provide a safe place for the eggs to hatch.
Rewilding of Wild Turkeys
Wild turkeys disappeared from Long Island in the late 1800s due to deforestation. In the mid-1990s state officials trapped 75 wild turkeys in upstate New York and released them on eastern Long Island in an attempt to revive the population. Today, wild turkeys are often found within the protected bounds of Northport Power Station.
Protecting the Deer, Rabbit and River Otter Populations
Many deer live at the Northport Power Station, protected by the prohibition of hunting on National Grid properties. Dozens of deer are often spotted grazing on the lawns throughout the day. Rabbits and river otters have also been known to make their homes at Northport Power Station.
