Martin.O'm("dse.vic.gov.au","Brien");"> wrote:
I don't have immediate access to this publication and would like to
have copies of the pages in that mention (I understand) Pelicans
breeding (historically) on Flinders Island in Bass Strait.
Alternatively, if anyone is aware of more recent references to Pelicans
breeding on any Bass Strait island this would also be welcome.
Would anyone being able to assist please contact me directly?
cheers, Martin
Sharland, M. (1958) Tasmanian Birds. Angus and Robertson: Sydney.
Hi Martin
I used to have a copy of Sharland, but sold it a year or so ago!!!
However ... of interest to you might be the following from:
Brothers, N., Pemberton, D., Pryor, H. & Halley, V. (2001). Tasmania's
offshore islands: seabirds and other natural features. Tasmanian
Museum & Art Gallery, Hobart. ISBN 0 7246 4816 X
page 35
"... it only breeds at four localities in Bass Strait. In western
Bass Strait there is one breeding site on Penguin Islet, whereas in
eastern Bass Strait there are three islands where they are known to
breed. However, in any one year they are likely to be found at only
two of these sites. Perhaps the mostly frequently used sites are Low
Islets to the south of Cape Barren Island and Little Swan Island. They
breed at all times on Penguin Islet ...".
A map is included, showing four island locations.
Cheers, Lawrie
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