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Reptiles of the Perth Hills and beyond – with live reptiles, by Amy Griffiths – at DRB Nats
A wonderful evening where we will all get the opportunity to learn about the reptiles that inhabit the Perth Hills and beyond. And get the opportunity to see some of them up close and personal. Our speaker is Amy Wild. She has a Bachelor of Biological Sciences with first class Honours, years working as fauna consultant handling wild reptiles and over four years working as a wildlife tour guide. She grew up attending the DRB! She is going to cover geckos, dragons, skinks and snakes and include live demonstrations. It is a must for any child or adult interested in reptiles. All this for only a donation of $3 per adult member and $5 per adult visitor/ $1 per child visitor. Come join us.
FULL. Yalgorup National Park and Myalup Pines Cottages – a relaxing botanical, bird-filled weekend with the DRB
FULL. The DRB are off to Yalgorup NP with its unique natural history. It is the largest national park on the Swan Coastal Plain & covers 12,888 hectares, including ten lakes. It protects a wetland system that is so significant for waterbirds it is recognised under the international Ramsar Convention. It also supports several threatened plant and animal species. The park’s crowning glories are the Lake Clifton Thrombolites. They present stunning views and photographic opportunities. There are nature walks through the Tuart and Peppermint woodlands suitable for most ages and fitness levels. We are staying at Myalup Pine cottages. The excursion is full to capacity - all rooms are booked and we have reached our numbers limit. There is a waiting list if you want to be considered should there be a cancellation.
Red-tailed Black Cockatoos, with Erika Roper, at the DRB
The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is an important bird which is under threat. Erika Roper is due to finish her PhD on Red-tailed black cockatoos in May 2019 and will incorporate a lot of general natural history about the birds as well as explain her research and its findings. Her talk will cover Red-tailed Black Cockatoo ecology, the urban range expansion, diet and foraging behaviours, communication, and how we can help conserve the cockatoos in a changing world. It will be a great night where you can learn more about this magnificent bird.
Fish of the Perth Hills with Suzanne Thompson – at the DRB
Guest speaker: Suzanne Thompson, Environmental Officer - River Health, Rivers and Estuaries Branch, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will describe her research into the fish of the Perth Hills. More details later.
Red and Green Kangaroo Paws with Bronwyn Ayre – at DRB Nats
Red and green kangaroo paws can be seen in abundance in springtime in the Perth Hills. But what do you know about them? Maybe not a great deal. This is your wonderful opportunity to learn all about them from an expert, Bronwyn Ayre. Bronwyn is a PhD candidate at UWA in the school of plant biology and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Kings Park. She is investigating the pollination of the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii). Her project focuses on the conservation, ecological and evolutionary consequences of bird pollination on them. Come join us - but please note we may have moved from Jorgensen Park so check out the venue.
Enjoying the Australian bush – a flora, fauna and bird walk in Byford – with the DRB
Excursion: Date to be confirmed, hopefully either Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd September. "Enjoying the Australian Bush" A flora and bird walk in Byford. Exact location to be decided. In partnership with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. The local community will be invited particularly those who are new to living in the Hills area and those new to living in Australia. The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is one of the top three fastest growing areas in Australia. A lot of people have moved there for cheaper housing but who may know little about living in a semi-rural area. There are a lot of young families and also migrants who are relatively new to the country. This is a great opportunity to help them get to know and enjoy our wonderful natural history as well as giving members of the DRB a wonderful opportunity to discover and learn about the natural history in another beautiful part of the Perth Hills.
The practices, principles and implications of taxonomy, with Kevin Thiele – at the DRB
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn all about taxonomy before we go on our survey of the flora at Kulin next weekend - to check we are identifying the plants correctly! Kevin Thiele has had a long career as a professional botanist and is the former Director of the Western Australian Herbarium and now an Adjunct Senior Lecturer, at the University of Western Australia, specialising in systematic botany.
Springtime Flora Spectacular – 3 days at Kulin – with the DRB
Join us for this exciting natural history weekend with the DRB Nats in Kulin. It is spring time - when the flowers will be at their best, and even the Eucalyptus Macrocarpas will be coming out. We came to Kulin in June 2018 and saw so much of interest, and had such a good time, that members have been adamant we must return in spring!
DRB Legends Talk “My life as a naturalist” by Dr Tony Start, and the DRB AGM.
You are invited to the second DRB Legends Talk "My life as a naturalist" by Dr Tony Start, and the DRB AGM. He is responsible for the flora and fauna survey, research and conservation aspects on The Western Australian Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) and Threatened Ecological Communities Scientific Committee (TECSC) by appointment by the Minister for Environment.
Becoming a Brilliant Bird Photographer – a workshop with award-winning photographer, Georgina Steytler – at the DRB.
Come and learn how to improve your bird photography with award-winning bird and nature photographer, Georgina Steytler. Wow, this is some special opportunity - grab it while you can and bring your camera. It is a three hour hands-on workshop with a top, top photographer. Don't believe me? Just look at SOME of Georgina's awards. There is a limit of 40 on the workshop, and entrance is by ticket only booked in advance. There are no door sales. A donation of $7 per child or adult DRB member and $15 per child or adult visitor. For children aged 10 and above and all adults! Bookings will be open in October 2019. Bring your camera.