Young Nats
Young Naturalists programme for 2012
Branch: Young NatsThe 2012 programme has now been added to the website. Take a look at some of the exciting events we've got planned for 2012. And, if you're not a member, you are very welcome to come along to any of … Continue reading
Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre
Branch: Young NatsArmed with scoop nets and shod in Wellington boots, a small army of young naturalists and their parents waded into the shallows of Bibra Lake and searched for living things in the water. After good rains this winter, the lake … Continue reading
Karakamia Night Walk
Branch: Main Club, Young NatsKarakamia Sanctuary is a 275ha piece of land, fenced off against cats and foxes, near Chidlow in the Jarrah forest east of Perth. It is owned and run by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. With the lack of predators, and the … Continue reading
North Lake Nature Walk
Branch: Young NatsFirst we walked down to the lake and saw a great many waterbirds. There were Black Ducks, Shelducks and Wood Ducks, Swamphens and Coots, White Ibis and a Black Swan on an island nest. A Kestrel was hovering over the … Continue reading
Bushwalk and Members Meeting
Branch: Young NatsOn the bush walk at star swamp we spotted and learned about some native plants. It was interesting especially tapping the puff balls to see if the spores came out. We liked the bird and frog noises on the tape … Continue reading
Penguin Island
Branch: Young NatsPenguin Island is different at every visit. Depending on the season, the weather and the tide, there are different things to see. At this time of the year (April) there is some courtship activity going on among the Little Penguins, … Continue reading
Frogs at Night, Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre
Branch: Young NatsThe Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre is near the eastern shore of Bibra Lake. Denise Crosby, the Centre manager, talked to us about the local frogs, before taking us for a walk at night. Moaning-frog Photo: Felix We learnt that the … Continue reading
Snorkelling at Mettams Pool
Branch: Main Club, Young NatsConditions were perfect for snorkelling – a sunny day with an easterly wind making the sea calm and clear. A good number of Young Nats and their families came along, as well as Main Club members. The only problem was … Continue reading