Dredged material from the Charleston harbor deepening project is added 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: | 10.20.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 10.29.2021 11:20 |
| Photo ID: | 6914982 |
| VIRIN: | 211020-A-FL655-001 |
| Resolution: | 4682x3082 |
| Size: | 3.86 MB |
| Location: | CHARLESTON, SC, US |
| Web Views: | 34 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary: A landmark legacy
USACE
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Charleston District
USACE Charleston
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