Citizen Science event – Bird and other fauna survey

Do you wonder what plants, animals or fungi you’re seeing or hearing in your garden, or when walking in the bush? 

Join in to learn new skills or share your knowledge with like-minded people in a Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater hosted citizen science events where we record the species we observe. You are welcome to come along regularly, or as a once-off. You don’t need to be able to identify species in order to participate. All eyes and ears contribute – everyone is welcome! 

Our hosted citizen science events take you to different areas within Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area, with the aim of understanding more about the species that are present in different seasons. This assists us with ongoing habitat protection and restoration work within the Reserve.

You don't need to, but we use Birdata for our bird surveys, Frog Census or FrogID apps to do frog surveys, and the iNaturalist app for other species. We also use FeralScan to record signs of foxes, deer or other pest species. If you choose, download any of these onto your smart phone, sign up where needed, and we'll show you how to use them on the day.

NB these are gently paced walking events of up to 6km on mostly flat, but uneven tracks. There are rarely toilets or seats at the sites we survey. Age restrictions may apply for some sessions. Details on the registration link.

When

Location

Our surveys operate within a gated and locked Reserve and we move away from these entry points for our activities. You'll need to be able to commit to the arrival/start times listed. Registrations close 24 hours before an event.

Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area, Meeting points vary. Details upon registration, Yellingbo, 3139, View Map