Satellite Island (Tasmania)

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Satellite Island is a small island in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Partridge Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel between Bruny Island and the mainland. It is surrounded by an ancient fossil clad rock shelf, home to an array of local shellfish, including crayfish, native scallops, abalone and oysters. Satellite Island was discovered by the French expedition led by Bruni D'Entrecasteaux. It was originally used as an observatory for the night sky.[1]

Flora and fauna

Satellite Island has a variety of native bird life including resident osprey and the red breasted robin. The island is encircled by a variety of native scrub and trees including ancient blue gums and some introduced species.

References

Notes

  1. ↑ Brothers et al (2001), p.607.

Satellite Island Website here

Sources

  • 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: 43°19′S 147°13′E / 43.317°S 147.217°E / -43.317; 147.217


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