South End Beach Boneyard, Ossabaw Island

Ossabaw Island boneyard, South End Beach.

Boneyard beaches are an emblematic feature of the Sea Islands, with examples in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

A dead tree stands sentinel on Ossabaw Island's South End Beach.

These landscapes are formed when maritime forests to recede into the sea, due to shifting tides and endless erosion.

A dead tree on the beach at Ossabaw Island, Georgia.

The boneyard on Ossabaw Island is much larger but less well-known than Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach.

Beach boneyard, Ossabaw Island.

The beach here is immense at low tide. It is a protected area and permission is required for access.

Ancient oak tree in the boneyard on South End Beach, Ossabaw Island.

 

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