The Gould's Petrel of Cabbage Tree Island: A True Conservation Miracle

The Gould's Petrel of Cabbage Tree Island: A True Conservation Miracle Cabbage Tree Island, located just 1.4 kilometres off the headlands of Port Stephens, is a rugged, 30-hectare nature reserve with a remarkable history. It holds the distinct honour of being the primary breeding ground in the world for the Gould’s Petrel ( Pterodroma leucoptera ), Australia’s rarest endemic seabird. Here are the fascinating facts about this unique island habitat and the incredible wildlife rescue story behind it: The Unique Island Habitat The Rainforest Fortress: Unlike many rocky, barren offshore islands, Cabbage Tree Island is capped with a lush pocket of subtropical rainforest. The petrels nest almost exclusively in two deep, rocky gullies on the western side of the island, shaded by a dense canopy of…