Flying foxes
Four species of flying fox are native to mainland Australia and occur mostly in northern and eastern temperate and sub-tropical coastal areas.
Council has developed a regional flying-fox management plan (PDF, 1.35MB). The plan has been endorsed by the state government, and is approved by the federal government as a conservation agreement. The management plan provides a range of clear management options to assist council in decision-making on how best to manage flying-foxes within the region.
Following flowers
Check out the dynamic nature of flying-foxes and how they move across the region in search of flowers.
What’s happening in my patch?
Interested in the management actions and site-specific actions papers? Click here to learn more.
Living together in a wildlife friendly Biosphere
Roost management is complex and difficult to solve… Click here to learn about Council’s long-term management goal.
Important times in flying-fox management
Flying-foxes are wild, seasonal animals that come and go from roost sites all across the Sunshine Coast and Australia.
Regional Flying Fox Management Plan
Find out all about council's Regional Flying-Fox Management Plan.
Living with flying foxes
Council understands how difficult it can be living near flying-fox roosts in urban areas, and we have a long term aim to entice Flying-foxes to a more suitable home.
Health concerns
Queensland Health advises that while flying foxes can carry Hendra Virus and Australasian Bat Lyssavirus, disease can only be transmitted via a scratch or bite.
Education, events and teaching resources
Check out our flying-fox education, events, and teaching resources here.
Importance of flying foxes
Bats or flying foxes play a critical role helping to keep our native forests healthy.