On a twice daily basis our caretakers make weather observations for the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
You may notice on the weather reports during winter that Eyre has the lowest recorded temperture. Now you know where it was taken!
We are also regularly involved with collecting, recording and disposing of marine debris from the beaches and coastal areas. This data is supplied to the Tangaroa Blue Foundation.
Bird counts around the observatory are made daily, weekly and monthly.
In addition to our caretakers observations, any sightings our guests have made are added to the daily log. These may come from a walk, a visit to surrounding points of interest or even from the drive to the observatory. Our survey area covers a 70 km radius from the observatory.
On our weekly drive up the track to Cocklebiddy (or to pick up guests from the lookout) bird sightings are taken and added to our daily or weekly data log.
A beach bird count is taken along the Kanidal Beach area weekly, depending on tide and weather conditions. Often marine mammals are seen – maybe a seal, a whale, or a dolphin.
If you are visiting when any of these events are on you are welcome to join in.
Items such as stone tools, fossils, shells and skeletons are often found at Eyre.
As part of the fabric of the A Class Nuytsland Nature Reserve, all of these items should remain within the area.
