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Flying-Foxes

Grey-headed flying-foxes are a type of nomadic native bat found across several parts of the Wollongong area.

Grey-headed flying-foxes are a vulnerable native mammal. They are protected by both state and federal legislation, and disturbing them or their habitats may be an offence under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016

To learn more about flying-foxes:

Flying-fox camps

Flying-foxes live in 'camps', and there are multiple established camps in our area.

These camps can be noisy and smelly, especially during autumn when eucalyptus trees bloom and the flying-foxes gather to mate. Numbers usually decrease during winter as these nomadic bats move to search for food.

Issues with flying-foxes

Use the guide below to report issues with flying-foxes.

Issue What do to

Disturbances to flying-fox camps or colonies

Report by calling the Environment Line on 131 555 or emailing info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Injured flying-foxes

Call WIRES Rescue Line on 1300 094 737 or report a rescue online

Dead flying-fox on public land

Call Council on (02) 4227 7111 or report it to us online

Bites, scratches or health concerns from exposure to a flying-fox

Follow NSW Health advice, including wound care and seeking medical assistance immediately.

Public health risk advice relating to flying-foxes

See the following links, or call the Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 for more information:

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