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Pteropus poliocephalus
It's 3 years since I've visited this colony - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/360... 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/228...
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.
In NSW, this species was listed as vulnerable under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.
Spotted on Jul 25, 2016
Submitted on Aug 2, 2016
7 Comments
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.
Excellent spotting Neil. Well done on your SOTD.
Congratulations for the SOTD!
Congrats Neil, your Flying Fox colony has been selected as Spotting of the Day!
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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!
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.
Great spotting Neil, glad the colony is healthy! These follow-up spottings are great contributions.