Flying Fox Colonies in Blackbutt
South Burnett Regional Council is aware of the Red Headed Flying Foxes that have been flying around Blackbutt since early October.
As in previous years, they have begun to roost in familiar trees and vegetation and have started to move down Taromeo Creek. The Grey Headed and the Black Flying Fox colonies also roost along Taromeo Creek.
The movement of the Red Headed Flying Fox in recent weeks is due to the increase in food and water sources. In particular the flowering Avocado trees, Eucalyptus trees and Camphor Laurel trees are providing an abundance of food and protection for all flying foxes.
There is no simple solution or quick fix to the relocation of flying foxes from townships.
Removal of the vegetation in Taromeo Creek will only encourage the movement of flying foxes into other camphor laurel trees and vegetation near the creek and town, bringing them in closer contact with our residents.
Council will be working with residents, Queensland Health and Wildlife groups to finalise a roost management plan. This plan is to set out actions to help residents and guide our community in the management of flying fox roosts.
This won’t occur quickly, as the habitats and behaviours of the flying foxes vary with seasonal changes, temperature, and rainfall.
For further information contact Council on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
