South Brother Island
Bronx
A wild, uninhabited island in the East River where herons, egrets, and cormorants nest undisturbed. It's one of NYC's rarest finds—a protected refuge left entirely to the birds.
Wildlife sanctuary
Birdwatcher's paradise
Untouched nature
Peaceful escape
Tips
🚫no public access—protected sanctuary
South Brother Island
Bronx
A wild, uninhabited island in the East River where herons, egrets, and cormorants nest undisturbed. It's one of NYC's rarest finds—a protected refuge left entirely to the birds.
Wildlife sanctuary
Birdwatcher's paradise
Untouched nature
Peaceful escape
Tips
🚫no public access—protected sanctuary