| Baird Bay Islands Conservation Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
  Baird Bay Islands Conservation Park | |
| Location | South Australia |
| Nearest city | Streaky Bay |
| Coordinates | 33°4′52″S134°17′4″E / 33.08111°S 134.28444°E /-33.08111; 134.28444[1] |
| Area | 11 ha (27 acres)[2] |
| Established | 16 March 1967[3] |
| Visitors | "numbers unknown" (in 2006) |
| Governing body | Department for Environment and Water |
Baird Bay Islands Conservation Park is aprotected area in the Australian state ofSouth Australia associated with two islands located in Baird Bay on the west coast ofEyre Peninsula respectively about 32 kilometres (20 miles) and 45 kilometres (28 miles) west south-west ofStreaky Bay.[4][5]: 4–5
The islands are respectivelyan unnamed island within Baird Bay andJones Island, and each first obtained protected area status as a fauna conservation reserve declared under theCrown Lands Act 1929-1966 on 16 March 1967.[3][5]: 4–5 On 27 April 1972, the land under protection was reconstituted as theBaird Bay Islands Conservation Park upon the proclamation of theNational Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.[6]
In 1980, the conservation park was described as follows:[7]
Two low flat limestone islands. The unnamed island in Baird Bay (section 181) is connected to the mainland at low tide and features a largely introduced flora. Jones Island off the mouth of Baird Bay retains its natural vegetation. Islands dedicated as a park primarily to preserve the breeding habitat of sea-birds including the uncommon osprey, pelicans, sooty oyster catchers and crested terns. A colony of Australian sea-lions also utilises Jones Island. Jones Island is in good condition in the absence of introduced species and retains considerable conservation importance. The unnamed island in Baird Bay is degraded.
The conservation park is classified as anIUCN Category IV protected area.[1] In 1980, the conservation park was listed on the formerRegister of the National Estate.[7]
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