River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
May 16 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Please join us for an exciting evening adventure along the river as we listen and look for bats. During this guided walk, we will learn about bat behavior and use bioacoustic equipment to monitor their echolocation calls. We will also set up a UV light to attract and observe moths and other nocturnal insects.
About Our Presenters:
Don Endicott is a retired Navy communications research engineer who now serves as a dedicated volunteer naturalist. He is a Certified Interpretive Guide and presents multimedia programs on bats and mountain lions at parks throughout San Diego County. Don volunteers with the San Diego Natural History Museum and Project Wildlife’s Bat Team, contributes bat echolocation recordings for research, and co-authored 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego (Wilderness Press, 2018). He was named Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Volunteer Naturalist of the Year in 2018.
Hector Valtierra is an avid moth enthusiast who will be setting up a mothing station for the event. He is a microbiology and biology professor at San Diego community colleges, as well as an active iNaturalist user and wildlife photographer.
Additional Notes:
- This event fills up quickly, and registration is required.
- Please RSVP early.All ages are welcome.
- Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
- Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.
- The event will take place at the San Diego River Center at Grant Park
