 A colony of Australian fur seals ("Arctocephalus pusillus") occupy The Friars; rocks that form the most southerly part of the park where they use the rocks as a ‘haul-out’.The birdlife of the park is of particular significance due to the varied habitats suitable for a rich variety of species.Several birds of prey exist in South Bruny National Park, including the white-bellied sea eagle ("haliaeetus leucogaster"), the wedge-tailed eagle ("Aquila audax fleayi") and the grey goshawk ("Accipiter novaehollandiae").