How would you like to become a
Dune Detective?
Our Forensic Field Officers Rae and Kym have put together
some training hints to help you hone your sleuthing skills!
Dune Detective 1
Practice spotting the difference between female and male birds,
reptiles and plants.
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Dune Detective 2
Learn how to recognise which of the brilliant yellow flowers growing on the dunes are natives and which are weeds
Click here!
Dune Detective 3
Find clues by observing the leaves and shape of native plants and then match them to the flowers belonging to each plant.
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Once you’ve successfully graduated from your detective course, try out your observational skills by walking along the paths and walkways around the dunes, keeping a sharp lookout for the things you have learnt about. You’ll also find more information about the birds, reptiles, plants and flowers of the Taperoo Dunes on our website.