News
With over 50 years as a club, we certainly have plenty of news & stories to share.
What is a Chytrid fungus infection?
The decline and disappearance of some frogs species may be partly due to a chytrid fungus.
Vale John Dell APSM
The club sadly announces the passing of our Co-Patron John Dell who has been an untiring supporter of the Toodyay Naturalists’ Club since the mid 1980s
Bird of the month: The Western Spinebill Honeyeater
With it’s distinctive black, fine, long, down-curved bill and striking bands of browns and red on the male, the gorgeous Western Spinebill is found in the lower southwest mainland of the State from Jurien Bay to Israelite Bay.
Jaguars prowl jungle
The Club launched the 2025 program with a scintillating presentation by wildlife tour guide Dianna Papenfus. She spoke on the mind-blowing biodiversity of the tiny Central American country of Costa Rica.
Python Watch: Carpet Python is natures vermin control
Sharon was greeted at the back door by a young South West Carpet Python happily eating its breakfast. Read more.






