Gull Island (Wisconsin) Explained

Gull Island is one of the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, in northern Wisconsin, and is part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.[1] It is a small, flat, three-acre island[2] located off the coast of Michigan Island. Along with Eagle Island, Gull Island is closed to visitors to allow colonies of birds to nest.[3] The island is also an important spawning site for fish.[4]

The Gull Island Light is on Gull Island.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service).
  2. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=269 Apostle Islands Critical Species (No. 269)
  3. https://www.nps.gov/apis/faqs.htm Frequently Asked Questions
  4. Harris . Van T. . Eschmeyer . Paul H. . Sport Fishery and Wildlife Research 1972 . 1974 . 22-23 . 27 June 2022.

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