The Scientist and the Bats

An article on ProPublica tells the story of how scientist Peggy Eby solved the mystery of Hendra virus outbreaks in Australia by observing flying-foxes. Click here to read more.

Meet a Bat Night Cancelled

Until Covid restrictions are lifted to an extent that allows us to accommodate reasonable-sized groups at the local scout hall, regretfully, we will not be able to schedule any further Meet a Bat Nights. We really appreciate and thank you for your patience and understanding!

Friends of Bats Newsletter -Autumn 2021 Edition out now

Stay up to date and find out what we’ve been up to in our latest newsletter! Missed our last issue? You can catch up and read more here

Ku-ring-gai Flying-fox Reserve in 2020

Find out what’s been happening with flying-foxes at Ku-ring-gai Flying-fox Reserve, with this update from Nancy, including repairs of storm damaged exclosures, new volunteers, and exciting bird observations… read more

KBCS – Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society

The aims of the KBCS Inc. are :

the preservation of the species Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed flying fox)
the conservation of the colony of this species located in the valley of the Ku-ring-gai
Flying-fox Reserve, Gordon by the re-establishment of the natural bushland habitat.
to encourage the management of this colony and its environment in such a manner that the interests of the species and the neighbouring residents are both considered.
the protection by law of this species and other bat species (Order Chiroptera).
to encourage research into the Megachiroptera, their biology and importance in the natural ecology of Australia and their effect on commercial fruit crops.
to encourage the conservation of other bat species wherever their habitat.
to educate the community on the biology and ecological roles of bats in Australia.
read more http://sydneybats.org.au/about-kbcs/

Bats are important because…

Nectar and fruit feeding bats are vital to forest regeneration as pollinators and dispersers of rainforest seeds. Insect-eating bats play an important role in the natural control of insect population.