Birak: Beating the Heating

Join local wildlife ecologist Dr Simon Cherriman for the last of the Noongar Six Seasons series of talks for 2026. Wildlife breeding activity starts tapering off at this time of year as warm days and cool evenings are replaced by fairly consistent heat. However, thousands of years of evolution have allowed animals to adapt and adjust their activities to ensure water loss is minimised. Many creatures take refuge underground; others concentrate their activities to mornings and evenings. Bookings are essential for this free event. Light refreshments will be available. You are encouraged to bring your own keep cup for tea/coffee or water. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements. Please cancel your booking via Humanitix or by contacting the library on 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au if you are unable to attend on the day. Places can be released for someone else to enjoy. About Simon Cherriman: Simon is an award-winning environmental scientist/ ecologist, writer, educator and wildlife filmmaker and an enthusiastic advocate for the unique Australian bush and its creatures. Simon is a WA Parks Foundation Ambassador and a popular and highly engaging public speaker. As well as being the founder of The Re-Cyc-Ology Project, he manages iNSiGHT Ornithology which specialises in bird-related research and environmental education, gaining his PhD with his research on Wedge-tailed Eagle population dynamics and movement ecology at Murdoch University. Learn more about Simon at www.simoncherriman.com.au, or via Simon's Instagram profile Waalitj. All images © Simon Cherriman