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Grey-headed Flying Fox (colony July 2016)

Pteropus poliocephalus

Photo by Neil Ross
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

It's 3 years since I've visited this colony - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/36088021 and I was horrified only a couple of days ago to see the camp devoid of any bats. I don't know where they were, but 2 days later and they're back. This colony looks very healthy. Back in 2012 when I first saw this colony, it was very small and stressed due to relocation and hot weather. 4 years later, and the colony is massive. Here's the original spotting - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22858168

Habitat:

Roosting in Casuarina trees and other natives, in a large colony at North Avoca on the NSW Central Coast. Situated near a large coastal lagoon.

Notes:

In NSW, this species was listed as vulnerable under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

Reference Links:

Grey-headed flying fox, Pteropus poliocephalus — Grey-headed Flying-fox

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Comments (7)
Neil Ross
Oh wow, thanks very much for the SOTD. Cheers Ashley, Pradeep, and Rob. These are amazing animals, and I've enjoyed watching them these past few years.
triggsturner
Excellent spotting Neil. Well done on your SOTD.
AshleyT
Congrats Neil, your Flying Fox colony has been selected as Spotting of the Day! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10157341807840603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/767874143052333057
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Neil Ross
Thanks, Daniele. They are fascinating animals. One thing that is obvious to me is the tree foliage that has been damaged over time. I think they have become more accustomed to people as well, having taken up a permanent location where there are constant passers-by.
DanielePralong
Great spotting Neil, glad the colony is healthy! These follow-up spottings are great contributions.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Bat Monitoring Project
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Global Flight
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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales

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PublishedAugust 2, 2016

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