User:Cantbeatpie/Deveaux Bank
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 32°32′56″N 80°10′52″W / 32.549°N 80.181°W |
| Area | .33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| Length | 1 mi (2 km) |
| Width | 1.2 mi (1.9 km) |
| Highest elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
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United States | |
Deveaux Bank is a sand spit island encompassing a 215 acre bird sanctuary at the mouth of the North Edisto River in Charleston County, South Carolina.[1] It is located on the Atlantic Coast between Edisto Island, South Carolina and Seabrook Island, South Carolina. It's average elevation is three feet.[2]. It has approximately 2.75 miles of sandy beaches on three sides (some of which are completely submerged at high tide) and a tidal lagoon on the side facing the mainland.
History[edit]
Deveaux bank was fist documented in 1921 and by the 19030's was an established seabird rookery. During World War II, Deveaux Bank was used as a bombing range. The bank was completely submerged by Hurricane David in 1979 and tidal shifts that followed the next spring. [3]. Over the next several years the island continued to rebuild as sand was deposited by currents.
Today[edit]
Currents cause the shape of the island to constantly shift. Due to a lack of land predators, the island has become a heavily-utilized bird nesting area. It is protected by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Landings may only be done below the high-water line. Dogs are prohibited and overnight camping is also prohibited.
Flora[edit]
Plant species on the island include:
- Russian thistle
- marsh hay
- camphorweed
- beach elder
- beach tea
- dog fennel
Fauna[edit]
Observed species vary from year-to-year but observed species include:
- Brown Pelican
- Royal Tern
- Least Tern
- Wilson's Plover
- Sandwich Tern
- Black Skimmer
- Tricolored Heron
- Snowy Egret
- Great Egret
- Gull-billed Tern
- Willet
- American Oystercatcher
- Laughing Gull
- Ibis
References[edit]
- ^ "Deveaux Bank Seabird Sanctuary". South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "Deveaux Bank, South Carolina, United States". SatelliteView.co. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ^ Langley, Lynne (6 August, 1991). "Deveaux Bank plays game of hide and seek". The News and Courier. Charleston, SC. Retrieved 19 November, 2013.
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