The 2024 Cattana wetlands Nightwalk was held on 28 September. It was a perfect night, warm and dry,
We counted 123 eager participants. Many had returned from previous years but there were other "newies" who had seldom ventured out in the dark to see what was happening in their gardens.
We divided into 4 groups and took off in various directions. Some did not go far and saw a variety of insects, spiders, frogs and lizards within the vicinity of the light sheets. Others were more adventurous and took off to find a crocodile---they were rewarded, fortunately the crocs were under a metre in length!
Lights were set up under the picnic area for folks who did not want to travel far and a variety of moths and other insects delighted them.
A highlight at the light sheet was the day-flying moth, Dysphania numana. It was probably spending the night nearby and was confused by the strong lights.