Other birds include eiders, Savannah sparrows, four species of swallows, and various warblers. Kent Island is a major stopover point for tens of thousands of migratory shorebirds. The island lacks reptiles, amphibians, and terrestrial mammals other than humans, bats, snowshoe hares, and muskrats. The marine environment is dominated by brown algae. More than 30 species of marine algae have been identified.
Marine invertebrates are moderately diverse.
Average daily tidal flux is approximately 14 ft. Taxonomic lists and lists of publications may be o btained from the Director of the Station. Up to 14 visitors can be accommodated in the dormitory and four cabins. Visitors should bring sheets and blankets or sleeping bags. At least half of the spaces are filled by researchers and students involved in long term research projects.