Decline of the Gannetry on Cat Island, Tasmania
| Posted: |
31/10/2021 |
| Author(s): |
D. L. Serventy, John Warham |
Cat Island, Tasmania is one of the few breeding places within Australia of the
Australian Gannet
Marus serrator. It is the most accessible of the gannetries and has been
the focus of attention for many visitors since Flinders first surveyed the islands in the area.
Apparently the gannetry was discovered by Flinders but he made only incidental mention
of it is his book (1814. p. cxii). He stated that on 8 January 1799 'Mr. Bass went on shore
to the small, south- eastern islet [=Cat lsland] whence he brought a boat load of seals
and gannets.'
The following summary of the gannetry's history comes partly from an unpublished
review of Australian gannetries (by D.L.S.) and partly from the files of the Tasmanian
National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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