Once the field operation recess to establish search and rescue capability was lifted here at Macca, our resident wintering scientist Jez took the opportunity to get out onto North Head at the top of the island.
Much of Jez’s work is concerned with the breeding success of species of petrel that have been declining in numbers over recent years. He and Field Training Officer, Rich, visited several localities to collect and download acoustic monitors that he had placed near the entrance to Grey Petrel burrows. These sea birds come back to colonies on the island during April as they are winter breeders which means they can only be studied at this time.
