The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

Wildlife on the Island

Aside from the great variety of birds who call North Brother Island home, there is other wildlife on the island despite its harsh conditions and isolation from the mainland. John Krawchuk, the Director of Historic Preservation from the Parks Department and notes that there is a range of typical New York wildlife such as rats, raccoons, squirrels, and of course, the birds.

Although it is understandable that these would be the species inhabiting the island, it is also strange considering that these rodents mostly rely on humans for their food, yet they live on an island with no humans around. But surely, the disintegrating buildings provide great shelter and comfortable living for these animals.