Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night...

From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We're inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project: your gateway to the wonderland of nocturnal wildlife calls.

Every September to March, Tasmanians get the chance to borrow state-of-the-art recorders from libraries across the state. These fantastic gadgets enable us to unravel the secrets of different animals' calls, and to track changes in their numbers and habitats across Tasmania.

As a volunteer CallTracker, you'll receive species identification suggestions when you upload your recordings to the cutting-edge Acoustic Pipeline website. It's like having your own hidden-wildlife guide!

Get started this August by coming along to one of our National Science Week workshops.

Delivered by Citizen Science staff from Bookend Trust, these hands-on workshops offer a highly supportive environment, enabling you to readily navigate the technology behind the world of acoustic wildlife monitoring.

• Learn how to 'book' your CallTracker survey spot. With several options within 6 km of wherever you are in Tasmania, there are discoveries to be made!

• Practice setting up your recorder, to best capture the diverse sounds of our nocturnal world.

• Start to discover which species might have made which of your recorded calls with the help of the technology.

Workshops are free and you’re invited to bring a mobile device such as a phone, tablet or laptop.

Don't miss this great opportunity to get connected with a different side of nature!

Important Information: This session is being held at the Smithton Library. Please register on Eventbrite if you'd like to attend.