Year 7 Reflection Day, St Francis de Sales

Last week, 120 students enjoyed a fantastic day exploring the Laratinga Wetlands in Mt Barker. 

With binoculars, identification charts and a worksheet in hand, students were equipped to identify birds inhabiting the wetlands. Topics discussed included Water quality, species diversity and aquatic vegetation - all indicators of a balanced ecosystem.

Looking for wetland birds

Whilst water birds were the focus, the highlight was finding a ring-tailed possum in its drey high up in the trees – can you see its tail?

Wetlands Bird Identification Chart

Can you spot the tail?

Environmental Connections was one part of four sessions delivered on the day.

Kim, pictured with David Booth, First Nations representative.