Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue Wildlife Refuge is thrilled to be working with local Garden Centers and Nurseries in the community so that together we can support our local wildlife with the sale of native plants. Click the link to see the businesses that are participating. It’s a fun way to support birds, bees and butterflies by purchasing native plants for your garden! https://quoguewildliferefuge.org/go-native-for-wildlife/

Happy #WildlifeWednesday ! Rain or shine, it always seems like swallows are having more fun than anyone else! Did you know swallows appear to play together by dropping feathers in the air to then swoop down and grab? Keep an eye out for the different species that visit the Refuge on your next visit. Barn swallows (1st photo), tree swallows, purple martins and Northen rough-winged swallows (2nd & 3rd photos) can all be seen at the Refuge as they zoom above the pond hunting i...nsects or playing. #quoguewildliferefuge #birdsoflongisland #barnswallow #wildlife #quogue #nature #discoverlongisland #migratorybirds #birdnerd

What a SWEET surprise! QWR was selected as a recipient of 'Tate’s Tribute', during which they select an organization, personality, or landmark that deserves to be recognized as one of the reasons why Long Island is a great place to live and work. Thank you to Tate’s Bake Shop for choosing the Refuge and for making our work days delicious with the surprise box of cookies delivered to our front porch!

An enormous thank you to all of our Golfers, Sponsors, Supporters, and to the excellent Golf Professionals at Sebonack Golf Club for a successful Golfing with the Owls 2021 Charity Golf outing honoring Quogue Village Mayor Peter Sartorius!

Fairy Dell was graced with a wedding proposal this past weekend! Congratulations to the lovely couple!

Need an extra volleyball player? Look no further than our resident groundhog! Quincy the groundhog loves to play with his volleyball as enrichment under staff supervision. He's got all the moves - passing, rolling, digging. Enriching an animal's environment can come in many forms, including adding natural items to their environment, or providing them with a species-appropriate challenge.Or introducing a novel item like a volleyball! Added bonus of being extra cute #groundhog #woodchuck #nonprofitsofinstagram #quoguewildliferefuge #marmotamonax #rodentsofinstagram #wildlife #enrichment #volleyball #wildlifewednesday #animalsofinstagram #dailydoseofcute

Happy Friday everyone! Ice is forming in the ponds, and it is starting to look like winter!

Homeslice Pizza is a new neighbor and community partner to Quogue Wildlife Refuge! Visit order.homeslicepizza.co and use code WILD at checkout for a 10% discount on their fully-cooked, frozen wood-fired pizzas that reheat in just 5-8 minutes at home. Homeslice will donate 10% of each code WILD sale to support Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Offer valid through March 31, 2021. Their pizza is delicious!

Red Fox photographed by Kevin Ferris/Ozark Images.

7:00 PM Start Time is still available! Call to reserve, see you tonight!

Thank you Helen Partlow/Macaroni Kid for the great write up! https://mtsinai.macaronikid.com//winter-walks%3A-the-quogu

Come enjoy the beautiful weather today and stop by QWR’s outdoor market! You can purchase perfect gifts for your loved ones (and even some for yourself) while supporting a great cause.

Just a little wholesome content to get you through the week. #wildlifewednesday #opossum #rehabilitation #yogurt #messyeater

It's Trivia Thursday! Does anyone know this dabbling duck just by looking at its white speculum (the white wing patch)? This species is one of the earliest to form pair bonds that will last into the Spring breeding season. Maybe this coupleis honeymooning on Old Ice Pond? There's lots of amenitieshere in Quogue - plenty of all inclusive aquatic vegetation and island shelter! We're glad they're here. Put your guesses below! #quoguewildliferefuge #birdsoflongisland #birdnerd #waterfowl #birds #birdwatching #birdstagram #celebratewaterfowl #conservation #longisland #wildlifephotography #wildlife #quogue #discoverlongisland

There's still room in December's Tree Time Toddlers program at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Bundle up and come join us for some outdoor nature fun. Link below for sign-up on our website. https://quoguewildliferefuge.org/event-directory/

There is still time to register for today's 4:00 PM Zoom program all about Amazing Spiders! We can't wait. So much to learn about these interesting animals!

Anyone else have a hard time choosing between your favorite snack and making your bed comfy? Our groundhog has been collecting leaves for his burrow, but forgot to drop them off before trying to hold his favorite snacks. Adorable! Thanks to all who have supported the Refuge this #givingtuesday! Your donation helps us care for our permanently injured wildlife like Quincy, and keep our nature preserve open for humans and wildlife! Link in bio to learn more #givingtuesday2020 #wildlifewednesday #quoguewildliferefuge #groundhog #woodchuck #nonprofitsofinstagram #animalsofinstagram #GivingTuesday #quogue #discoverlongisland

It's #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving that kicks off the charitable season. Please consider making your tax-deductible gift to our Annual Appeal. A heartfelt thank you from your animal and human friends at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! https://quoguewildliferefuge.org/news/annual-appeal-2021/