News
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Conservation News
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Bird News
August 2022 bird observations—some highlights
… John Newman and Craig Morley After what seems to have been a long cold and wet winter, there are...
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Plant News
Plant Group Introduction
The Plant Group is in recess for 2023 The Plant Group holds meetings where members can exhibit and...
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Fauna News
Fauna Group introduction
The Fauna Group is led by Trevor Pescott. The group carries out field surveys of mammals and...
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General News
Great Southern Bioblitz and City Nature Challenge
Every Spring we participate in the Great Southern BioblitzIn 2022 it's 28-31 October Every Autumn...
The Fauna Group is led by Trevor Pescott. The group carries out field surveys of mammals and reptiles, under current permits from DSE and Animal Ethics. Survey methods involve the use of a variety of equipment and are normally done over three consecutive nights. The captured animals are identified, weighed, measured and photographed, then released.
The group has 50 small Eliott traps, two harp traps (for bats), three movement-activated cameras and a variety of funnel and pitfall traps. Although only (at present) a small group of enthusiasts, the members attempt to conduct regular trapping surveys on a two-monthly basis. If you are interested in participating, contact the GFNC by email.