Busby Islet Conservation Park
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Busby Islet Conservation Park is a protected area located on Busby Islet in Nepean Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. The conservation park is located about 2 kilometres north of the town of Kingscote and occupies an area of 17 hectares on Busby Islet. It was dedicated in 1967 for 'the conservation of wildlife habitat' replacing previous statutory protection dating back to 1909. A management philosophy for the park published in 1987 supports the need to 'ensure the conservation, in perpetuity, of the natural environment, in particular the breeding habitat for birds of the ocean and seashore'. The conservation park is reported as supporting breeding populations of Australian pelicans, black-faced and pied cormorants, pied and sooty oystercatchers, and silver and Pacific gulls, serving as a roost site for migratory waders and being a place visited by Rock parrots and little grassbirds. The conservation park was declared as a 'no entry' area in October 2014. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category Ia protected area. ()
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Australian pelican
The Australian pelican is a large and captivating waterbird found across Australia, New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia, and occasionally New Zealand. With its striking white plumage, contrasting black wings, and distinctive pink bill, it is hard to overlook.
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Silver gull
The silver gull is a familiar sight along Australia's coastlines. Smaller than the Pacific gull, it is a distinct species different from the herring gull found elsewhere. While once classified under the genus Larus, it is now placed in the genus Chroicocephalus.
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Sooty oystercatcher
The sooty oystercatcher is a striking wading bird native to Australia's coastline. You can frequently spot them along rocky shores, although they are also comfortable in estuarine environments. What sets these birds apart is their sleek, all-black plumage paired with...
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Black-faced cormorant
The black-faced cormorant, commonly known as the black-faced shag, is a medium-sized bird belonging to the cormorant family, frequently found along the southern coast of Australia. These birds are easily identifiable by their black upper parts, which include their...
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Pacific gull
The Pacific Gull is a sizable seabird located along Australia's coastline, ranging from Carnarvon in the west to Sydney in the east. It is less prevalent in certain southeastern regions due to competition from the Kelp Gull.
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