The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

A Glimpse Into A World Without People

North Brother Island is surely a glimpse into what our world would look like if humans suddenly disappeared. We can see a return of the regions natural fauna, overgrowing and taking back the land.

There has also been a return of various bird species such as the Black-Crown Night herons, as the island now acts as an established sanctuary for them. Since the island is only accessible by boat, there is little to no vandalism, demonstrating the true power of nature, and its ability to completely take back the earth, eventually leaving less and less signs that humans were ever there.