Shelter Island and beach, Albany
Australia / Albany, Western Australia
Location ID: #10083355
Shelter Island is approximately 20 kilometres due west of Albany, Western Australia.
It is often mistakenly referred to as Muttonbird Island. The island is approximately 130 metres off-shore from Muttonbird Beach separated by a channel that has an average depth of 8 metres it is regarded as a suitable open-water divesite
The island consists of a mass of granite but has sufficient soil for plant growth and is well vegetated on top. The island supports breeding populations of Flesh-footed Shearwaters and Little Penguins.
The total area of the island is 10 hectares.
Location Category:
- BEACHES / COASTAL - *;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Bays;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Beaches / Shorelines;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Islands;
- DOUBLES AS - Coastal California;
- LANDSCAPES - *;
- LANDSCAPES - Bushland / Scrub