GFNC excursion 
Saturday 16 February 2013 
Mt Rothwell 
Biodiversity Interpretation Centre 
Mt Rothwell is home to a wide range of native mammals 
including Eastern Quoll (now extinct in Victoria although it was 
once abundant locally), Eastern Barred Bandicoot, Brush-tailed 
Rock Wallaby and Rufous Bettong. It covers 400 ha of native 
vegetation on a granite landscape, and is surrounded by a 
predator-proof fence to restrict access by cats and foxes. Our 
visit will involve a guided night walk when we can expect some 
of the many animals that live here. 
Meet : at the sanctuary; travel out the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh 
Road for 21 km from the Ring Road, and turn right onto Little 
River-Ripley Road (sign-posted Little River). After 5.2 km turn 
right onto Mt Rothwell Road at the crest of a small rise and 
travel 1.4 km to the main gate. Close the gate after entering 
and drive to the car park. We will meet at the buildings and 
picnic area. 
It is suggested you bring a picnic tea, or bbq, so you will need 
to be at the picnic area by about 7.00 p.m. to allow adequate 
time before the scheduled walk start time. 
Timing : Our guided walk will begin after sunset (scheduled 
tonight 8.20 p.m.) but you will need to be at the meeting place 
by about 8.00 p.m. 
Bring: insect repellent, a small torch to watch where you are 
walking—our guide Dave will have the appropriate spotlight for 
viewing the animals. Binoculars may be helpful for extra-close- 
up viewing. 
Dress appropriately—the nights can become quite cold. 
Cost: $25 per person, under 17 years $15. Payment is 
preferred tonight, but it can be made on the night. 
Wider Geelong Flora Lecture 
Tuesday 12 March 2013 
Alpine plants 
Frank Scheeles 
GBG Meeting Rooms, 7.00 p.m. for a cuppa before a 7.30 start. 
Contact: John Bell 5261 3543 solea1@bigpond.com 
Mid-week Bird Group Excursion 
Thursday 28 February 2013 
Lake Lome and McLeods Holes 
Leader: Craig Morley 
Meet: 9 a.m. at the Drysdale Railway Station. Drysdale 
(Melways Map 456 FI 2 ed 32). 
Finish: about 12 noon ... or you might like to stay for lunch 
after the excursion. 
Bring: Telescopes, binoculars, sunscreen, drinks, water, 
morning tea, suitable clothing incl. hat and good walking shoes/ 
boots and field guides etc. And lunch if you’d like to stay on. 
Enquiries: Craig 5221 4604 
Lynne Clarke has agreed to take on role of Bird Group 
Excursion Convener. We have plans in place for excursions in 
March and April 2013. Lynne would greatly appreciate receiving 
suggestions or offers for excursions for the rest of 2013. 
Lynne Clarke: 043939 0801 or email alvnneclarke@omail.com 
Updated 
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Mammal trapping 
We now have our Animal Ethics Committee Permit (AEC 27.12) 
and will receive the DSE and Parks Victoria permits shortly. 
The first fauna survey for 2013 is planned for this month at the 
Dog Rocks Sanctuary. 
Thursday 21 February: 1.00 p.m. meet at the entrance to 
the Dog Rocks Sanctuary (travel along Ballarat Road through 
Batesford and after crossing the bridge, turn left onto Dog 
Rocks Road; this will lead you straight to the entrance). 
Set the Elliott and funnel traps. 
Friday 22 February: 7.00 a.m. to check the traps 
6.00 p.m. to set the harp traps. 
Saturday 23 February: 7.00 a.m. to check the traps. 
6.00 p.m. to set the harp traps 
Sunday 24 February: 7.00 a.m. to check and collect the 
traps. 
For further details contact Trevor at ppescott@optusnet.com.au 
Mailing roster 
February: Jan Venters 
March: John Miro 
16 Geelong Naturalist February 2012 
