November 7th, Luke Larter

Getting to Know Your Nighttime Neighbors: A Guide to The Calls of Common Nocturnal Callers in Austin

The nocturnal world is filled with creatures that go ‘Buzz!’, ‘Croak’!, and ‘Squawk!’ in the night. Austin is no exception, being home to many fascinating species of insects and frogs that can really kick up a racket! But who are these nocturnal neighbors of ours? Why do they make the noises they make? And, when in the year do they dust off their vocal cords, wings, or timbals, to belt out their favorite tune? Luke Larter, a PhD candidate in Integrative Biology at UT Austin, will introduce you to some of his favorite players in Austin’s star-lit symphony, to teach you their calls and the right times to listen for them. Impress friends and bewilder enemies with your newfound knowledge of these secretive singers that, to many, remain shrouded in darkness.

📅 Date: November 7
📍 Location: Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, TX
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