Large numbers of Grey Headed Flying Foxes can be seen roosting along the Belubula River.
The trees surrounding Canowindra’s swinging bridge on the Belubula River are currently teeming with Grey Headed Flying Foxes.
This dramatic swelling in numbers is temporary, caused by ‘tourist’ bats stopping to take advantage of our bountiful box gum blossom as they make their way north on their annual autumn migration.
These fascinating creatures play a key role in pollinating and re-generating our forests, spreading seed across large distances as they make their way through the landscape.
When camp numbers swell dramatically like this, the change can make some people nervous about disease, the health of the trees they are roosting in and even the noise and smell around camp.
While these concerns are understandable, many of the scripts we’ve internalised about bats are either unfounded or completely overblown, especially once you understand them a little better.
Mid Lachlan Landcare have assembled a local ‘Bat Brigade’ to help our community live well with these animals and do our bit to help secure a happy future for these protected species. If you have any questions of a bat nature, please reach out to Mid Lachlan Landcare via email midlachlanlandcare@gmail.com.