How to catch bats!
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Join bat specialist Kelly Sheldrick for a talk about citizen science bat surveys in southwest WA, and learn more about these elusive yet charming mammals, which make up around a third of all mammal species in the region.
Her presentation will cover the survey techniques used, including the use of acoustic lures to increase capture rates during bat trapping. Kelly will also share initial findings from recent trapping and acoustic surveys conducted across the southwest, from Two Rocks to Denmark.
The main presentation will be followed by a short focus, in which Kia Nelson from 'Better by Nature' will tell us about her group's goals and projects.
We will also look at any specimens that have been brought along.
After this you are welcome to join us for tea/coffee and conversation.
All are welcome to attend, with a donation of $3 for Club members or $5 for non-members giving you a chance to win the door prize (EFTPOS available).
Doors open at 7.10pm and the meeting begins at 7.30pm at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre, University of Western Australia.
Parking is free and available in car parks near the Gordon St or Clifton St entrances to the campus.
How to catch bats!