BioBlitz 2008

WWF is inviting all interested environmental scientists - amateur, professional, 'wannabee' and indeed anyone else who might be interested - to come along to the 2008 BioBlitz - on the weekend of October 18 and 19.

The 2008 BioBlitz - an intensive 24-hour biological survey - will be conducted in the Corrigin Reserve 18-19 October 2008. Anyone interested in participating in the BioBlitz - and no experience is required - is welcome to join the teams of scientists and others who will be combing the Corrigin Reserve to find as many species as possible during the intensive 24-hour survey.

Survey teams will focus on birds, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and flowering plants. There will even be a unique opportunity to see the famous and very rare Corrigin Grevillea. The Corrigin Reserve is one of the largest patches of bushland in the Central Wheatbelt. Although its botany has been well documented in the past, this will be a fantastic opportunity to discover what animals are living in the reserve. It will also be a chance to confirm recent sightings of malleefowl that have never been officially recorded.

All of the animals recorded on the days will be compiled in a report to the Corrigin Shire, detailing the reserve's biological diversity, the presence of rare and threatened species, and other information to assist in the long-term management of the reserve.

So why not come along and join the fun, or let someone else know who you think may be interested? All meals are included and there'll be lots of camp sites to go around.

When: 18-Oct-2008 12:00 PM to 19-Oct-2008 01:00 PM

Where: Corrigin Reserve, WA

Website: http://www.wwf.org.au

Contact:
Sally McPhee
WWF
Ph: 0429202753
Email: smcphee@wwf.org.au