The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) is partnering with public libraries across Australia to invite budding scientists and enthusiasts to be part of Citizen Science Corners in their local public library. Citizen Science Corners connect communities with real scientific research, making libraries a hub for discovery while building connections and networks between scientists and communities. 

The August-September topic for the Northern Beaches Citizen Science Corner is Animal Migration. 

Learn about how animals migrate across Australia and the Northern Beaches. Borrow a binocular kit from Mona Vale Library to spot migrating animals, such as whales and shearwater birds. Explore the resources below to discover more

Sites to explore:

• NSW Government - Environment and Heritage https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals 
• Australian Museum - Humpback whales https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/humpback-whale/ • ORRCA - https://www.orrca.org.au/ 
• WWF-Australia – Protecting marine life https://wwf.org.au/blogs/10-things-we-must-do-now-to-protect-australias-oceans-and-marine-life/ 
• National Parks NSW - Whale migration facts https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/get-inspired/stories/whale-migration-the-facts 
• WIRES - Migrating seabirds https://www.wires.org.au/what-we-do/wildlife-information/general-information/migrating-seabirds 
• Birdlife Australia https://birdlife.org.au/what-birds-are-up-to-this-autumn/ 
• Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Migration https://www.dcceew.gov.au/search?search_api_fulltext=migration 

The Citizen Science Corner is located at Mona Vale Library. 

Visit and learn more about how you can get involved.