We tracked the Tasmanian boobook as it flew a remarkable 250 kilometres non-stop across Bass Strait
- Written by Jessica Wei Zhou, Researcher in Ecology, Monash University

Every year, tens of thousands of land birds make a long flight across Bass Strait – the stretch of water separating Tasmania from continental Australia.
Well known for its high winds and rough seas, crossing Bass Strait is no small feat for these migrant land birds. Migration is stressful for...