KBCS position on flying-fox camps KBCS does not support the disturbance of flying-fox camps, including the current noise disturbance at Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Disturbance of established camps is likely to result in flying-foxes moving to less desirable sites, for…

A fig feast is taking place along the east coast of Australia from now until July.  Flying-foxes and birds such as figbirds and bowerbirds are enjoying their fill.  A feast for flying-foxes The Port Jackson or Rusty Fig (Ficus rubiginosa)…

Turpentines – good licking for flying-foxes Nectar and pollen: a balanced diet for flying- foxes Turpentines will soon be flowering. Listen for flying-foxes in them at night.  Nectar Nectar forms in the centre of each flower at night. This carbohydrate…