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At our August meeting noted entomologist
Dr Peter McQuillan
spoke to us about Tasmanian ants; we were amazed at the variety of ants
and Peter's knowledge of them. Our excursion on 8 Aug was along the Kaoota Tramway Track, in the hills about 20km south of Hobart. The walk was very pleasant and there was plenty for field-nats to observe, and yes, we did see some ants. At our meeting on 2 Sep James Wood, Seed Bank coordinator, photographer, and TFNC member, gave us an account of his trip to China assist with the new seed bank there. James was, as ever, very observant, and his photos were stunning. |
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| COMING EVENTS | |
| Sat, 4 Sep |
Excursion up Lambert Track to Mt Nelson. (Due to to the weather forecast, the scheduled trip to Cape Surville has been deferred till Oct.) Meet at 9.30am at the upper end of Lambert Ave, Sandy Bay. |
| Thu, 7 Oct |
Meeting 7.15pm in Life Sciences building, University of Tasmania (click
for map). Kris Carlyon, a wildlife biologist with DPIPWE, will present Koala: an icon with issues. |
| Sat 9 or Sun 10 Oct |
Excursion to Cape Surville on Forestier Peninsula. There is a variety of habitats from heathland to fern-gullies, and grand scenery with fascinating geology. The choice of day for the excursion will be based on the weather outlook and decided at the Thursday meeting - watch this space for a late update! We will initially be walking on a level 4WD track, then on a moderate bushwalking track which is well defined but steep in parts. Bring good boots and wet-weather gear, and lunch. Itinerary: |
| 16 & 17 Oct |
Federation weekend on King Island. More details soon. |
| from 22 Oct |
Pelagic bird observing boat-trip(s) to Pedra Branca. Club member Bill Wakefield will be guiding these commercial trips. Click for details. |
| Thu, 4 Nov |
Meeting 7.15pm in Life Sciences building, University of Tasmania. Our guest speaker will be Karen Gowlett-Holmes, renowned marine biologist, underwater photographer, and author. She will expound The marine life of the Bathurst Channel - a truly unique environment. |
| Sat, 6
or Sun, 7 Nov |
Excursion to Sentinels Range via Strathgordon Rd in Tasmania's
South-west. The day will be decided at the previous meeting, based on the weather forecast. |
| Sat, 27 Nov |
Pelagic bird observing boat-trip from Eaglehawk Neck. Privately organised by Bill Wakefield. Click for details. |