Perdido Key shorebird nests trampled due to Hurricane Sally damage
Shorebirds need sandy beach dunes to protect their nests from predators each summer, but after Hurricane Sally destroyed most beach crossovers on Perdido Key, officials are worried about beachgoers walking over the dunes and potentially crushing the endangered species' eggs. Perdido Key was among the most significantly damaged portions of the Panhandle after Hurricane Sally ravaged the region in September. The community still has many blue-tarped roofs, washed-out roads and downed fences, even without counting the extensive property damage to some homes and businesses. “I don’t think har...
Source: pnj.com