Ile du Nord
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Ile du Nord is a small granite island, with an area of about 10 ha, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Maria Island Group, lying close to the eastern coast of Tasmania near the Freycinet Peninsula. It is close to the northernmost point of Maria Island and is part of the Maria Island National Park.[1]
[edit] Fauna
Recorded breeding seabird species are Little Penguin and Short-tailed Shearwater. The Metallic Skink is present. Rakali have also been seen on the island.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Brothers, Nigel; Pemberton, David; Pryor, Helen; & Halley, Vanessa. (2001). Tasmania’s Offshore Islands: seabirds and other natural features. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery: Hobart. ISBN 0-7246-4816-X
Coordinates: 42°33′S 148°03′E / 42.55°S 148.05°E
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