Saving Our Snake-necked Turtle
How you can help our Turtles
Turtle Trackers
Many wetland areas across the southwest and metro area including within the City of Bayswater are home to the near threatened Southwest Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina oblonga). In spring and summer (peaking September–November) these turtles travel away from the wetland to search for a nesting site. During this journey, they are vulnerable to vehicle strike and predation. Turtle hatchlings are also vulnerable between May and August as they make their way to the wetland.
How you can help our Turtles
- Record your turtle and nest sightings using TurtleSAT app
- They are not lost — if they need help, assist them in the direction they were heading
- Keep your dogs on a lead
- Protect them from predators. It is best to keep your distance, but you can wave off ravens if they are attacking
- Drive slowly around wetlands
Turtle Tracker Training - City of Bayswater
We’re inviting new volunteers to join the 2026 Turtle Tracker program at City of Bayswater Wetlands, running from late September to mid-November.
Saturday 12 September or Sunday 13 September
9am – 11am
EnviroHouse
Citizen Science – saving our Snake-Necked Turtles
Discover how local PhD research and community volunteers are working together to better understand and protect the South-Western Snake-Necked Turtle.
Thu, 3 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Bayswater Civic Centre
