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Nature walk in Korung National Park in Pickering Brook – DRB Nats
Join the DRB Nats for the Carmel WalK in the Korung National Park in Pickering Brook. Find out what has started flowering, which birds are around, the plants which are growing and more. The corner of Anembo and Morton Roads, Pickering Brook. Sunday 30th June 2019. Start: 9.45am registration for start at 10am-12.30 finish.
The Night Sky, by Arthur Harvey – at the DRB Nats
When we go on camp, we often look upward and see the beauty of the night sky, but we don't always know what we are seeing nor understand the significance of what is there. Tonight will be our chance to find out and learn about "The Night Sky". The presentation will cover: Historical observations, How objects are located (Right Ascension & Declination), Observation of artificial satellites, The bright stars & planets, The zodiacal constellations, The southern constellations and Deep space objects. It will give you an essential guide to naked-eye viewing and through the use of the appropriate software show you the night sky in real time. Our speaker, Arthur Harvey, has been a volunteer at Perth Observatory for over a decade and regularly speaks with the public during night sky tours, school day tours and indeed, all of the Observatory's outreach activities. He has been interested in and enthusiastic about astronomy since 1957 when, as a 7 year old, he saw the Russian sputnik traverse the night sky. Join us for a sparkling night. Only $5 donation from visitors and $1 per visiting child, and $3 donation per member, and you get the chance to win a free door prize too and get refreshments - and even, for only a little extra, win great prizes in our raffle.
Knowing the birds in your garden, street or reserve – in Mundaring – with the DRB Nats
Rachel and Mike Green, bird enthusiasts, will talk about how to identify, attract and care for the birds in your garden, reserve or street in the Shire of Mundaring. They will explain what the different birds look like, what features to look out for when identifying them, what birds eat, how to use birdbaths, bird perches, bird books, binoculars and bird boxes, and more. Mike will make sure you know how to tell the difference between all those special birds we call "LBBs" - little brown birds. Rachel will show you many excellent photographs of the birds, play videos of them so you can practise identifying them, and there will be a special segment on how to attract birds to your garden, and what plants, food and conditions they need. Come join us for an enthralling three hours of top bird information, and next month you will be invited to join Mike on a bird survey in Parkerville. Bookings are essential ...
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.
Fungi, Flora, Insects and Birds of Wedgetail Reserve in Parkerville – with the DRB Nats
The DRB Nats has been invited by the local landcare group co-ordinator to run a survey at Wedgetail Reserve in Parkerville. The reserve started as a barren clay wallow (cattle property for 40 years) and was formed as POS in a subdivision in the early 2000s. The only vegetation remaining was a fringing strip of struggling marri and casuarina. First planting of local canopy species took place in 2005 and 13 years and 42,000 plants later the area has been transformed. It has been a joint effort by community (Friends Group), students from CLM classes at Midland, School students from both primary and secondary schools, Prisons Dept, Water & Rivers, ALCOA, EMRC, Shire of Mundaring and the developer. In winter and spring the little creek fills, comp basins fill, local plants flower everywhere and birds and animals flow to enjoy the bounty. Now we need to know what is there! It will be run along the lines of the Glen Forest Superblock excursion last year where we divided into 4 groups. This year we will have a bird, an insect, a flora and a fungi group. Come join us.
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 Beverley – with the DRB
Excursion: "Enjoying the Australian Bush" A flora, fauna and bird walk in two reserves near Beverley - a joint excursion with Phyllis Facey and the Beverley Naturalist Club. Meet at Brooking Street Reserve just out of Beverley. Morning tea provided and then Phyllis Facey will lead us on a walk through the reserve. Then we have lunch at the local oval - please bring your own. Then Phyllis will lead the group to a reserve at Talbot and Audrey from York River Conservation group will lead us on a the walk through there. It will be a wonderful day in spring-time and fabulous to be with other naturalists who know the area really well. All welcome.
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! Bookings for DRB members now open.
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.