Microbat survey – Sunday 31 May 4-6pm

This is a citizen science project monitoring microbats in Westgate Park to see if nest boxes are encouraging microbats to breed in the Park. Firstly we inspect the nest boxes using extension poles and ‘ferret’ cameras and at sunset we use echo meter recorders to detect bats feeding in flight over the freshwater lake.

We meet at the BBQ shelter a short distance into the park from the main car park on Todd Road’ It’s an easy walk and usually a fun evening. We have a good mix of attendees with different skills and interests and we always learn something new like observing the native Rakali swimming across the lake to the island.

We suggest that you:

• Wear long pants and use mosquito repellant 
• Come in sturdy closed shoes or boots as there is long grass and snakes live in the park.
• Bring a warm jacket now that it is getting cool after sunset

To RSVP, please leave a text message and your name on 0418 121 923. There is no public transport close to the park on Sundays but we may be able to assist if you let us know in advance.