The saltwater conditions at Davistown Wetlands are keeping a colony of Green and Golden Bell frogs alive and well and residents can find out how at a special talk to be given at Davistown Progress Hall on March 16.
Dr Jodi Rowley, amphibian expert from The Australian Museum, and her colleague Nadiah Roslyn will conduct the talk from 6:15pm.
Davistown Progress Association President, Jenny McCulla, said the two would talk about the museum’s FrogID project and local frogs, with a focus on the Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea).
“They will then conduct a short guided walk around the wetlands nearby (weather permitting) and demonstrate how to use the FrogID app, and help those who want assistance with it,” McCulla said.
“Dr Rowley has thanked local people for using the FrogID app already, saying they have hundreds of records of frogs from within 1km of the wetlands, which is great.
“These include seven of Litoria aurea but Dr Rowley says we need more.”
A donation of $2 gold coin for tea/coffee on the evening would be appreciated.
Verified source: Media release, Feb 24, 2022 Davistown Progress Association