Richard Waring's Birds of Australia Birding photos from Phillip Island


Flock Of Cape Barren Geese In Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia Stock Photo 84237307

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Out and about in Cooloola Phillip Island Victoria

There are over 300 species of birds on Phillip Island. Their habitat is the coastal heath land of banksia, tea tree, acacia, grevillea and eucalyptus and low shrubs. When flowering, nectar and pollen from these trees and shrubs attract birds and insects. For many, Phillip Island birdwatching focuses on one of my favourite birds - the Cape.


Wildlife Cape Barren Geese Pair Phillip Island Victoria Stock Image Image of birds, australia

Cape Barren Geese roam freely across Phillip Island in Victoria, Australia, and are one of the many forms of wildlife you will encounter there.


Pete's Flap Birding Aus Cape Barren Geese, Phillip Island

Wildlife Encounters - One Day Itinerary. Penguins, seals, koalas, whales, echidnas, swamp wallabies, cape barren geese, hooded plovers and more. Phillip Island is a haven for unique Australian wildlife. Encounter them in their natural habitats while enjoying these family-friendly experiences.


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Victorian Towns Phillip Island & Bass Coast Cape Barren Goose - The Bird that is everywhere in Phillip Island Cape Barren Goose is a bird unique to Australia and its islands and not found anywhere else in the world. Cape Barren Goose has uncertain classification.


Cape Barren Geese Roam Casually through the Rugged Terrain of Phillip Island Stock Image Image

The infamous visit to Phillip Island in 2012 was headlined by the scary incident between Will Davison and Jamie Whincup.. A group of Cape Barron geese, a staple of the Phillip Island landscape, roamed in the infield on the run to Turn 4. The Safety Car was called, bunching the field together and setting up a grandstand finish..


Pete's Flap Birding Aus Wild geese protecting young, birds of Phillip Island

We Are Phillip Island May 7, 2021 Cape Barron Geese are very common in Phillip Island, they are very large pale grey goose, with a relatively small head. It is found around the island in areas of pasture, tussock grass. This bird monogamous and pair-bonds are life long.


Richard Waring's Birds of Australia Birding photos from Phillip Island

When I first came to Phillip Island, over 20 years ago, to see a Cape Barren goose in the paddocks was a thrill, a rare treat! Now, they are everywhere and in great numbers with the island's population estimated at 2,000. They have become a favourite for visitors and locals alike, especially this time of year when the young are hatching.


Magi and Sam Cape grey goose on Phillip Island

Sport Motorsport Riders up in arms after track-invading geese, wallaby disrupt motorcycle grand prix By Simon Chapman Oct 15th, 2022 A pair of Cape Barren geese have caused chaos at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, prompting officials to stop qualifying for the Moto2 race prematurely.


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The ABC are reporting today on agricultural and social challenges with overabundant wild Cape Barren Geese on Phillip Island in Southern Victoria. Like many wildlife species, Cape Barren Geese have adapted to the altered environment including improved pasture and, when left unmanaged, can become overabundant and undesirable.


Pete's Flap Birding Aus Cape Barren Geese, Phillip Island

Cape Barren Geese on Phillip Island. Apart from the popular penguins, koalas, wallabies and seals Phillip Island also has a lot of birds. Driving around you not only have to watch out for wallabies on the road but also the Cape Barren Geese which were introduced to the island in 1984. The increasing population of the Cape Barren.


Richard Waring's Birds of Australia Selection of Phillip Island bird photos January 2012

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Pete's Flap Birding Aus Cape Barren Geese, Phillip Island

Farming. Cape Barren geese are costing Phillip Island farmers about $2250 per hectare in crop damage, or $22,500 for a 10-hectare crop. A three-month study last year by PINP and Federation University, on a Phillip Island sheep and beef farm, found wildlife - of which 99 per cent were geese - were responsible for decreased yield of spring crops by 40-65 per cent and summer crops by 50-100.


A Cape Barren Goose on Phillip Island, Australia Stock Image Image of penguin, freedom 183694619

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Pete's Flap Birding Aus Cape Barren Geese, Phillip Island

Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Victoria's Phillip Island to see the penguins, but it is the growing population of Cape Barren geese pooing and chewing their way through farmland, and the school oval, that is causing headaches for the community. Key points:


Geese on Phillip Island Routes and Trips

Adult Cape Barren Goose at Summerlands, Phillip Island These pale ash-grey, solid-bodied birds grow to about 90cm.Their most striking feature is a bright yellow/green bill. They mate for life and it is rare that I have seen a lone bird - they are always in pairs. Grazing Cape Barren geese family Watch on