Middle Pasco Islands

Middle Pasco Islands

The Middle Pasco Islands comprise two similarly-sized adjacent granite islands, with a combined area of 8.37 ha, in south-eastern Australia. They form part of Tasmania’s Pasco Island Group, lying in eastern Bass Strait off the north-west coast of Flinders Island in the Furneaux Group.[1]

Fauna

Seabirds and waders recorded as breeding on the islands include Little Penguin, Short-tailed Shearwater, White-faced Storm-Petrel and Sooty Oystercatcher.[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: 39°56′S 147°46′E / 39.933°S 147.767°E / -39.933; 147.767


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