Leschenault Catchment Council calling for citizen scientists to become turtle trackers
![Snake-necked turtles inhabit Bunbury's Big Swamp.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-15387734/dc7d42d788c1a0cdb6ddc85786567241cb1ac755-16x9-x0y0w4608h2592.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Calling all turtle lovers — Big Swamp’s snake-necked turtles need your help.
The Leschenault Catchment Council are calling for any citizen scientist willing to sign up for this year’s Turtle Tracking Program.
In support of the Friends of Big Swamp, the LCC has partnered with Murdoch University and South West Metropolitan Alliance to take part in their ongoing project — Saving Our Snake-Necked Turtle.
With the continued support for the City of Bunbury, the LCC will be hosting an introductory workshop for any would-be turtle tracker next month, on August 19 from 6pm to 8pm.
Wetlands around Greater Bunbury house these terrific turtles, from Big Swamp to Horseshoe Lake.
But the longer dry seasons mean many of the turtles are losing vital habitat.
This leaves them vulnerable to attacks from foxes and ravens, or even venturing to new habitat across busy roads. These turtles need help now more than ever to stay afloat.
The LCC and partners Friends of Big Swamp, will provide communities around Greater Bunbury opportunities to help save snake-necked turtles using some of the latest technology and research.
The Save Our Snake-Necked Turtles program will allow participants to learn all about these remarkable reptiles, from tracking the females, protecting their nests, and contributing data using the TurtleSAT app to inform future conservation actions.
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