Mammalogy -- February 26, 2025

 Mammalogy - Unit 16 in your textbook. Complete the optional quiz HERE

Dr. Bryon Clark 

Read Bryon's BIO

1. Look over Unit 16 in your textbook. Complete the optional quiz HERE

2. Watch the three assigned videos:

Racoons: Tricky Trash Pandas or Misunderstood Masterminds (6:45)

Bobcat City: Studying Bobcats in DFW (15:24)

Bats Take Flight (6:30)

3. Check out the mammals found in Collin County here

4. Please make sure you are up to date on logging your training classes and field trips. See VMS information for logging info on each class and field trip.

Optional Activities

• Listen to the two-part interview with Dr. Merlin Tuttle (America's favorite bat expert) on the  Oligies Podcast (note from Lisa: I highly recommend this! Fascinating and entertaining!)

• Try learning some of these Animal Tracks and Signs

Lighted loupe for specimen investigation

Logging Hours  

If you attended the Field Trip to Connemara, enter it in VMS. 
Opportunity: Initial Training: Field Trip (A)

    Date: February 22, 2025
Hours: 2.5
Description: Field Trip to Connemara Meadow Preserve

Advanced Training (AT) Opportunities

• Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23: 1-3pm - FrogWatch Training Session at the Heard (2-day event), 4 hour AT, see event details on the calendar and sign up ($4 fee)

• February 22: 10am-12pm - Opossum Rehabilitation Course in Grand Prairie, 2 hour AT, see event details on the calendar and sign up  ($30 fee)

• February 23: 1-3:30pm - Squirrel Rehabilitation Course in Dallas, 2.5 hour AT, see event details on the calendar and sign up ($30 fee)

See Chapter Calendar for other approved VHAT opportunities

**For those who missed signing up for Hagerman NWR, they are offering their tram tours on February 23, 2-3:30pm. See event details on the calendar and sign up 

The Mammals of Texas: online edition

Bats of Texas - Ammerman, et al (2012)

DFW Urban Wildlife - website and Facebook page

Introducing Mammals to Young Naturalists (TPWD) - good for older naturalists, too.

Wildlife Rehabilitators in Texas (TPWD) 

Fur-bearing Animal Regulations in Texas

Texas Backyard Wildlife - Videos from trail cameras on an Austin property 

Bat Conservation and Management - website that includes survey tools

WEEK FOUR CLASS UPDATE

We are coordinating with the Heard and our herps speaker to schedule a future date. Details TBD.

Week Four: Feb 20 - Feb 26

Pre-Work:

Get ready for next week's mammalogy class by completing the pre-work prior to class. 

VMS:

Remember to log your class hours quickly.

Connemara:

Our first field trip is this Saturday. If your plans change, please update the SUG.

Make sure to use Bob's directions and arrive on time to start at 9:00am.

7800 Roberta Dr., Plano

The gate is located down an alley about 100'  immediately to the left of the house.

Drive through the gate and park on the grass. I've attached some photos to help.

ZOOM:

Within the next few weeks, your pod Guides will set up a practice Zoom meeting. You will need to be able to:

• Join the meeting

• Mute your audio

• Stop your video

• Share your screen

For those of you who may need a refresher, here are some helpful videos: How to Join a Zoom Meeting (3:30), Basic In-Meeting Navigation (3:54), and Sharing Your Screen (3:41).

See you next week,

Nancy

Nancy Casillas, Training Director

Texas Master Naturalist, Blackland Prairie Chapter

nancyc@bptmn.org

214-725-2309