Scrub Island, Anguilla
| Scrub Island | |
.jpg) Scrub Bay | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Location: | 18°17’15"N, 62°56’50"W |
| Area: | 3 square miles |
| Data | |
Scrub Island is an island of three square miles lying off the eastern tip of the main island of Anguilla. It is easily reached by boat. Privately owned, the remains of an abandoned air field still exist. There are several abandoned houses on the island, mainly due to damage from hurricanes. There is no electricity or plumbing.
Little Scrub Island is a smaller island further out.
Birdlife
BirdLife International has noted Scrub Island as an 'Important Bird Area', mainly because of its nesting seabirds. These are laughing gulls as well as royal, roseate and least terns. Resident landbirds include Caribbean elaenias and pearly-eyed thrashers.
Other wildlife
Green turtles and leatherback turtles have been recorded on Scrub Island. Green turtles are subject to an active conservation programme here.[1]
The island's five species of reptiles comprise the Anguilla Bank ameiva, Anolis gingivinus, little dwarf gecko, island dwarf gecko and the endangered Leeward Island racer snake. Feral goats and rats are present. Whales are commonly seen west of Scrub, along the southern coastline.
References
- ↑ "Scrub Island". BirdLife data zone: Important Bird Areas. BirdLife International. 2012. http://www.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2012-11-23.
