Saturday, 24 January 2026

A welcome return for shearwaters

Short-tailed shearwaters have returned on time to Phillip Island after last year’s bumper breeding season

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A welcome return for shearwaters
Short-tailed shearwaters have returned on time to Phillip Island. Shearwaters run on a tight breeding schedule and only lay one egg each season, so any delay can impact the colony’s population.

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