Diamond Island (Tasmania)
Diamond Island also known locally as Cod Rock, is a low granite island with an area of 6.76 ha. Diamond Island lies roughly 200m off the central east coast of Tasmania and has a maximum elevation of 9m.
It is located just off the town of Bicheno. Depending on the tide it is connected to the mainland by a sand spit during which time it is accessible by foot. It is a nature reserve.
Fauna
The island is a little penguin rookery numbering 200 breeding pairs. Species of seabird and wader have also been recorded breeding on Diamond island including the sooty oystercatcher.
References
- ^ 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
41°51′S 148°17′E / 41.850°S 148.283°E 41°51'30"S 148°17'23"E
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