SHEARWATER STUDY, NSW

Montague Island is a gazetted Nature Reserve, with high environmental values and a significant cultural history.

The Montague Island Shearwater Study is one of the longest running Seabird monitoring programs in the world.  The study has become an important monitoring program measuring the annual productivity of Shearwaters.

You will be working alongside scientists and actively participating in the research activities.  Project activities will include checking the Shearwater burrows and identifying, weighing, measuring and banding any chicks and adult birds present. You will also explore the Island, view the resident Seal colony and visit the Island lighthouse museum and operating lighthouse. This program is operated in conjunction with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

 

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Location: Montague Island Nature Reserve

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Departs: Narooma, NSW South Coast

 

Program Price (per person):

Twin/Double room: $550

Single room: $670

 

Program Date: Late March 2007

 

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Location:	Montague Island Nature Reserve
Duration:	3 Days / 2 Nights
Departs:	Narooma, NSW South Coast
Program Price (per person):	Twin/Double room: $550 Single room: $670
Program Date:	Late March 2007 Dates tba