The barrier islands are found all up and down the coast of Georgia. They could be considered beautiful and wonderful. These barrier islands are named,Tybee Island, St.
Catherine’s Island, Ossabaw Island, Sapelo Island, Sea Island, St. Simons
Island, Jekyll Island, Blackbeard Island, and Cumberland Island
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- “Due to overpopulation”, Richard J. Lenz of Sherpa Guides states, " If you don't see deer or wild hogs as you travel the island, you aren't on Ossabaw Island.”
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It is the third largest
island off Georgia's coast.
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Ossabaw island can only be
reached by boat.
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The island is home to deer,
wild hogs, and some herons.
- Some of the plants that can be found on Ossabaw Island are the wax myrtle, sea oats, and the beach elder.
