Continuing warmer weather sees soil temperatures rise, and native plants respond with vividly diverse floral displays that typify this classic ‘spring’ season. This in turn triggers a hive of activity in the insect world, providing perfect food larders for larger animals including goannas, other reptiles and a multitude of nesting songbirds that frantically forage for their growing families.

Join local wildlife ecologist Dr Simon Cherriman to find out what wildlife species are up to during Kambarang season, especially insects, reptiles (including the sand goanna ‘Kaarda’) and songbirds. Learn how to identify different creatures and look for signs of their presence and activities in your backyard or local reserve.

Bookings are essential for this event via Humanitix. Light refreshments will be available. You are encouraged to bring your own keep cup for tea/coffee or water.

Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements.

Please remember to cancel your booking via Humanitix or by contacting the library if you are unable to attend on the day. The place can then be released for someone else to enjoy.

About Simon Cherriman: Simon is an award-winning environmental scientist/ ecologist, writer, educator and wildlife filmmaker and an enthusiastic advocate for the unique Australian bush and its creatures. Simon is a WA Parks Foundation Ambassador and a popular and highly engaging public speaker. As well as being the founder of The Re-Cyc-Ology Project, he manages iNSiGHT Ornithology which specialises in bird-related research and environmental education, and he is currently undertaking PhD research on Wedge-tailed Eagle population dynamics and movement ecology at Murdoch University. Learn more about Simon at www.simoncherriman.com.au, or via Simon's Instagram profile Waalitj.

All images © Simon Cherriman