The CLLMM Research Centre is thrilled to present an engaging series of 5 events for the community this Summer. Join us to learn about and discuss climate change and its effects on the region's habitats and overall livability in the future.
Events include:
Q&A Panel on Climate Change in the CLLMM
Spotlight Speaker: Tim Jarvis, 2024 SA Australian of the Year
Spirit of the Coorong Science Tour
Panel on Local Water & Sustainable Practices
Get Involved in Community Science Showcase
Head to the What's On pages of the website to register for the Summer Series of Science Events - https://www.cllmmresearchcentre.org/event-list
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Shorebird Snapshots citizen science survey is underway, recording the physical health migratory species after long flights from the Northern hemisphere.
The inaugural Volunteer led Citizen Science Shorebird photography occurred with our new camera and three eager volunteers. This is aligned to the research project involving citizen scientists and ‘Shorebird Snapshots, capturing Body condition to understand habitat quality’
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Our Research Program Manager, Nick Whiterod and First Nations Engagement Officer, Kyla
McHughes teamed up with Scotte Wedderburn (UoA), Brenton Zampatti (CSIRO), Julie Jones and Milly Breward from the River Lakes and Coorong Action Group (cameos from Gloria Jones and Milly’s mum) and others in an initial nak (search) for Lokeri/Lokerar mussel. Their journey began with a visit to Milang, where the team successfully located a dozen lokerar. Following this initial success, they proceeded to Raukkan, where sightings were less plentiful but still found some which is amazing!
During the expedition, the team was treated to breath taking sights, including hundreds of ngorar (pelicans), puratjar (cormorants), and nakarar (ducks) feeding in preparation for the storm. On the journey home, this was followed by lightning, and it added to an already magical day. Elders always remind us that if you want to know what the weather is doing, watch the birds!!
Lokeri – 1 mussel
Loker-engk – 2 mussels
Lokerar – many mussels
Nak – look
Puratji – 1 cormorant
Puratj-engk – 2 cormorants
Puratjar – many cormorants
