17 October , 11:00 am – 19 October , 1:00 pm
It is time again to go to Coolenup Island to continue with our monitoring efforts from the comforts of our field studies centre. Club members have been carrying out flora and fauna surveys on this island since 1967.
Yunderup Field Studies Centre
This weekend we will carry out flora and fauna surveys on the island, including a survey of bats with Ry Beaver. We will go on a night stalk on Friday and Saturday night to listen for, and record bats so bring a head torch. The following mornings we will analyse our recordings.
Goulds Wattled Bat
Meet: at South Yunderup Jetty 11 am on Friday 17 October or 10 am on Saturday the 18th. Other arrangements can be made on request. Club members are welcome to come for one or both days. Note there is no transport off the island after 5pm.
Bring: Members and visitors staying overnight need to bring bedding/sleeping bag and pillowcase, food and drinks, mosquito repellent, camera, head torch or flash light, etc.
RSVP required: Please RSVP through our website if you intend to stay overnight or come along for one day (Saturday). Up to 8 people can sleep at the field studies centre (3 rooms with 2 bunk beds each: 4 beds are reserved for the 2 excursion leaders and 2 care-takers). There is a 4-ring hotplate to cook meals, and a fridge.
Costs: day visit free for members, $5 for visitors, members $10 p/n for overnight stay, visitors $15 p/n (to assist with ongoing expenses).