Hello and welcome again to our alphabetical tour of Tasmania. This week we're looking at the E-words.
E is for - Eagle.
Tasmania is home to eagles, including the majestic wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax), one of which had the largest eagle wingspan in the world. There are only a few of these eagles left in the wild, but you can visit two of thes marvels at the wildlife park in Mole Creek. Both were injured, and though rehabilitated, neither can fly well enough to return safely to the wild.
If you can't make it to Mole Creek, you can see one at http://www.view.com.au/discover/aaabh.htm
Tasmania's wedge-tails have been isolated from the mainland birds, and are now classed as a separate sub-species.
Tasmania is also home to the white-breasted sea eagle, which is actually a kite, and not an eagle at all.
E is for - East Coast
The East Coast is - well, the east coast! It has a reputation for warmth and pleasant living, and is a favourite holiday destination for Tasmanians as well as visitors.
E is for - Echidna.
The echidna is one of only two monotremes in the world, both of which are found in Tasmania and also eastern mainland Australia. The echidna, also known as the "spiny anteater", is shaped like a fat little oval cushion covered with hair and spines, with stout digging claws and a long, rubbery nose. The echidna stars on the five cent coin but you might get a better look at it here. http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/wildlife/mam... or here http://www.tased.edu.au/tot/fauna/echidn...
E is for - Edith Creek.
Edith Creek is a small town not far from Roger River and Nabageena, in north west Tasmania. It was named after Edith Harrisson, the wife of a surveyor and is in the centre of a flourishing agricultural area.
E is for - Eggs.
Chook eggs, duck eggs... even emu and ostrich eggs from the emu and ostrich farms! These are well enough known, but other eggs also make themselves known is Tasmania. These include the brown and green speckled eggs of the spur-winged plover, which are often seen in their rudimentary ground-based nests. You're unlikely to step on these, as the parents dive at anyone who strays too near the nest.
E is for - E-mail! E-mail is a wonderful tool for Tasmanians. It provides a quick (quicker than letters) and cheap(cheaper than STD or ISD phone calls)way tokeep in touch with friends, family and colleagues on the mainland or overseas.
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