Visscher Island
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Visscher Island is an island, with an area of 3.4 ha, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Sloping Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania around the Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas. It is part of the Tasman National Park.[1]
[edit] Flora and fauna
Recorded breeding seabird species are Little Penguin, White-faced Storm-Petrel, Pacific Gull, Kelp Gull and Caspian Tern. Occasionally Australian Fur Seals haul-out there in small numbers. The Metallic Skink is present.[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°51′S 147°58′E / 42.85°S 147.967°E
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