Green Island (Massachusetts) facts for kids
Green Island, also known as North Brewster Island, is a small, rocky island located in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. You can find it north of Calf Island and Hypocrite Channel. This island is about 2.5 acres (10,000 square meters) in size. It also has an extra 15 acres (60,000 square meters) of land that appears and disappears with the tides. This area is called the intertidal zone. Green Island is very open to the wind and waves from the east and northeast. Because of this, it doesn't have much soil or many plants. The island got its name from Joseph Green, a well-known merchant who owned the island a long time ago, during the Colonial era.
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Discover Green Island's Wildlife
Green Island is a special home for many birds. It's a nesting area where birds lay their eggs and raise their young. You can find different types of gulls here, like herring gulls and black-backed gulls. Other birds that nest on the island include cormorants, barn swallows, and red-winged blackbirds. You might also spot rats living on the island.
Fishing Fun Around the Island
During the summer, Green Island is a popular spot for people who love to fish for striped bass. However, it can be tricky to get to the island, and visiting is not encouraged. This is especially true during the birds' nesting season. It's important to let the birds have their space so they can raise their families safely.
