Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thousands of cownose rays spotted on the New York coast! Groups of these rays are called fevers. They migrate from Florida and their annual cycle connects over 900–1,500 miles of coastline to northern summer habitats like Long Island, NY for reproduction and feeding. Temperature is a primary cue, though other factors like food availability and day length also play roles.
With a primary diet of razor clams, they often feed at the bottom, so seeing so many on the surface is always a treat.
Footage was taken by Joanna Steidle on 8/7/26 approximately 100yards off the coast of Flying Point Beach in Water Mill, NY.
Thousands of cownose rays spotted on the New York coast! Groups of these rays are called fevers. They migrate from Florida and their annual cycle connects over 900–1,500 miles of coastline to northern summer habitats like Long Island, NY for reproduction and feeding. Temperature is a primary cue, though other factors like food availability and day length also play roles.
With a primary diet of razor clams, they often feed at the bottom, so seeing so many on the surface is always a treat.
Footage was taken by Joanna Steidle on 8/7/26 approximately 100yards off the coast of Flying Point Beach in Water Mill, NY.
