In September, Virginia-based Norfolk Dredging Company began pumping operations that will place approximately 660,000 cubic yards of compatible material from the Charleston harbor deepening “Post 45” project to Crab Bank, a 32-acre site of prime nesting habitat for many coastal birds. Prior to 2017, nearly 4,000 nests could be found in a single summer along with thousands of offspring. The island also provided rest and nourishment for hundreds of migrating shorebirds. But wind and waves have taken a toll on this unique resource and Crab Bank is now a tiny fraction of its original size. In 2017, Hurricane Irma washed away most of the remaining high ground, removing any opportunity for nesting birds.
| Date Taken: | 09.27.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 09.28.2021 12:45 |
| Photo ID: | 6860227 |
| VIRIN: | 210927-A-GJ885-006 |
| Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
| Size: | 10.49 MB |
| Location: | CHARLESTON, SC, US |
| Web Views: | 16 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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