see talk post – https://orangefieldnats.com/2025/03/21/2025-04-10-apr-lachlan-mcrae-microbats-at-ophir-reserve/
One of Lachlan’s research sites is at Ophir Reserve, as it is one of only four currently known breeding maternity sites in NSW for the Large-eared Pied Bat. The excursion will be to Ophir Reserve and led by Denis Marsh. Denis is Secretary of the Board of Management of the Ophir Reserve and an OFNCS member.
This will be a half day excursion to see the habitat of the microbats. It will start with a short walk for people with moderate fitness to a site that was a roosting site. It is close to the picnic area and unfortunately excessive disturbance by visitors has meant that the microbats have sought out other roosts. Denis may take people with a higher level of fitness and walking ability to a second site where a torch may be required to get around. People who can’t manage this fitness level can wander along the creek.
Meet at Orange High Bus Bay at 9.00 am.
Orange Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc. 