Montgomery Rocks

Montgomery Rocks

Montgomery Rocks comprises a pair of rocky dolerite and limestone islets, with a combined area of 3.69 ha and a high point of 50 m, in south-eastern Australia. They are part of the Hibbs Pyramid Group, lying close to the central western coast of Tasmania.[1]

Fauna

Recorded breeding seabird and wader species are the Little Penguin (60 pairs), Short-tailed Shearwater (560 pairs), Fairy Prion (760 pairs), Common Diving-Petrel (100 pairs), Pacific Gull and Sooty Oystercatcher. The Metallic Skink is present.[1]

References

  1. ^ 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°46′S 145°22′E / 42.767°S 145.367°E / -42.767; 145.367



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