Finding some hidden treasures in our woodlands by Dr Lawrie Conole.

It’s easy to see and notice a lot of our wildlife: Magpies, Kangaroos, Fairy-wrens and so on. But a lot of our wildlife only emerges at night, often in locations that few people if any visit after dark. What might dwell undiscovered in our species-rich woodlands? Field ecologist and life-long bird observer, Dr Lawrie Conole has been checking out some of our woodlands and forests with some special recording devices and has made some remarkable discoveries. As a bird watcher, Lawrie focuses on the fine detail of birdlife, as an ecologist, he studies the big picture of our ecosystems, so he is well placed to tie his observations into understanding of our ecosystems’ complexity and how they are faring. He’s going to talk about the recording process, his findings and some of the implications at Newstead Landcare’s presentation on Tuesday April 21st. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out about some of our fascinating and cryptic wildlife. The presentation will be at Newstead Community Centre and start at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend, gold coin donations appreciated.