A Batty Evening on the Westside

Posted August 29, 2014 at 5:55 am by

Bat Walk 2014 - Contributed photo

Bat Walk 2014 – Contributed photo

With the help of the San Juan County Land Bank, the San Juan Preservation Trust, State and National Parks, and local landowners, Rochelle Kelly of the UW has been able to study bats in the San Juan Islands this summer. In appreciation of all this support, she is sharing her experience with the public. Rochelle is excited to discuss her research, answer questions, and share her enthusiasm for these important mammals!

Several ultrasonic recorders, night vision goggles, and a thermal camera will be on hand so everyone can have the chance to observe bats in action.

  • Who: Rochelle Kelly, Ph.D. Student, Department of Biology, University of Washington.
  • What: Bat walk and discussion about Rochelle’s research in the islands this summer.
  • Where: Limekiln Preserve, SJI (Westside Lake parking lot) Parking is limited – please carpool.
  • When: September 8, 2014 8:00 – 9:30 pm

For more information contact Tanja Williamson at the Land Bank:
tanjaw [@] rockisland [.] com or (360) 378-4402
www.sjclandbank.org

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