Scrub Island, Anguilla

Coordinates: 18°17′15″N 62°56′50″W / 18.28750°N 62.94722°W / 18.28750; -62.94722
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Scrub Island
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Map of Anguilla; Scrub Island lies off the north-eastern tip of the main island

Scrub Island is an 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi) island lying off the eastern tip of the main island of

British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is easily reached by boat. Privately owned,[1]
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.

Fauna

The island has been identified as an

leatherback turtles have been recorded. Feral goats and rats are present.[2] Whales
are commonly seen west of Scrub, along the southern coastline.

References

  1. ^ "MOU signed for Scrub Island development". The Anguillan. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Scrub Island". BirdLife data zone: Important Bird Areas. BirdLife International. 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-23.

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