SCDNR reported yesterday, October 8th, that Brown Pelicans had returned to nest on Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary, at Shem Creek. This has prompted the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to extend seasonal closures on part of the island to protect vulnerable chicks.
For full details, please refer to their news release by clicking here.
Photo of Brown Pelican by Ed Konrad.