Cape Liptrap Coastal Park.

This year is the 9th annual Lyrebird Count, when volunteers spend 2 short early morning stints listening and recording the location of lyrebirds in the Walkerville / Waratah Bay area.

Some volunteers have been involved with this count for many years, and are keen to welcome new helpers. Training is provided, and newcomers are paired with experienced listeners and recorders.  

It all begins on the evening of Friday 24th June with a briefing at the Fish Creek Hall. Dr Alex Maisey is a Research Fellow at LaTrobe University and expert on the Superb Lyrebird of south-east Australia will present information on what to listen for, and how to record compass bearings. It’s an early finish, followed by supper.

There are two short, early morning counting sessions over the weekend.

If you have been unable to collect a kit at the Friday briefing, please contact Marg or Anne 0488 592 725

Saturday 25th June

• Meet before the count at the Walkerville North Hall.
  If you have collected a kit at the Friday evening briefing you can go straight to your designated site.

• 6.50am be in place at your site ready to begin

• 7.00am to 7.30am is the period of the count.

• 7.30am meet back at the Hall for breakfast

Sunday 26th June

• Same times as above, but meet at the Waratah Bay rotunda, corner of Dale St and Moongana St.

If interested in participating, please contact Marg, 0488 592 725.