Little Gull Island Lighthouse

More from the Long Island lighthouse gallery: Little Gull Island marks the meeting of Long Island Sound and Block island Sound. One of the earliest sites for a U.S. lighted navigational aid, Little Gull was lit in 1806 by a much smaller tower. During The War Of 1812 much naval action took place between the British and American vessels just off this site. The tiny island was actually occupied by British troops in 1813, when they extinguished the light. The current lighthouse was constructed in 1868, it's design elements were often used in the next generation of the nations beacons.

Today Little Gull is the home of many, many gulls both little and large. It would appear as though "marking one's territory" is a rather frequent gull activity. (image better in large view)