Mike Robinson and Carmel Ballinger from the Friends of Upper Lesmurdie Falls will talk will be about the work that the Friends group has done in Upper Lesmurdie Falls, with photos of the changes that have been achieved.
Mike and Rachel Green led an excursion to the area in September and have made the following observations:
Red-tailed Black Cockatoos, Grey Fantails, Australian Ring-neck Parrots, Striated Pardalotes and more have been seen nesting in the area.
It is a pretty area, predominantly Marri and Jarrah woodland with typical understorey. Unfortunately there have been quite a few vegetation deaths in the heatwaves but the birds continue and there are dense sets of reeds along some sections of the brook.
The area is looked after by a superb and very active group: The Friends of Upper Lesmurdie Falls, who are weeding the area, propagating plants to rehabilitate the bush, and adding facilities. They provide seating at key points along the walk as well as signage explaining some of the indigenous perspective on the natural history.
Plus:
- Kids’ talk – one of our younger members will be giving a 5-minute talk.
- Boffins talk – A member will give an 8-minute “Boffins” talk. DRB members Mike and Rachel Green will be talking and showing some photos of Rainbow Bee-eaters.
- “Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance, e.g. a sample flower, an insect, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If we have time, one of our experts will identify them or briefly talk about them, or the person bringing them can talk about where they saw it, etc. Photographs are particularly welcome, as everyone can see them. If you wish to show a photograph please email it, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting, to our MC for this night, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose” natclub@webco.com.au
- Thing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up, so if you have any photos or information, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au
- Door prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.
- Raffle: We will have a great raffle – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash, $5 for 3 tickets.
Note: no RSVP required.
COVID19: Even though restrictions have eased, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.
Time: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.
Donation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members), and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club, venue hire, insurance and so on. Please bring the right CASH to help us avoid long queues. Thanks. We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.
Entrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival, thank you.
Parking: Free parking right outside.
Wheelchair access: Everything is on one level.
Toilets: Are inside.
Bookings: No bookings required.
See you there for a fabulous night.
