Cockenoe Island

I was not aware that this little Bird-Haven was pronounced Ko-keen-ohh Island. I row out here for the restful perch it offers of the Sound and the clamming boats running their lines. From here you can see (on a good day) the curvature of the earth...

Manhattan is 40 miles to the west and the taller buildings are rendered small, as at this distance, the earth curves away from the island 1,067'. Broadway is 1, 067' lower then Cockenoe Island. You will see the upper portions of the tallest buildings and - if the lower air is cooler (and denser) you will see more or less of the remainder depending on the refraction of the temperature gradiant.

All - in -all, a great place to relax...

nice little bay

This is a beautiful -small island off Westport, CT. From Childhood I have sailed over here for the peace and the perspective - People do canoe and paddle board over - - - the birds nesting are wonderful. As children and teens we used to go to look at the WW2 cement bunkers that were supposedly used to watch for German submarines - - I have not been over there for awhile but at the time they were not safe and if the town has not filled them in they are worse now so be aware! The town of Westport does issue overnight camping passes if you are interested - but be aware that there are no facilities on the island so you have to bring your own -
water, TOILET - food, etc. - AND YOU MUST CARRY OUT ALL THAT you bring in - - there is no trash pick up here -

beautiful island that takes you away from reality for a little while you're there. plenty of birds and wild life to see from the paddle board.

Favorite place. Birds are nesting right now.