The Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society works to preserve, restore and celebrate the remarkable bats that sustain our urban forests — from the Gordon colony to suburbs across Greater Sydney.
Nectar and fruit feeding bats are vital to forest regeneration as pollinators and seed dispersers of rainforest seeds.
Insect-eating microbats play an important role in the natural control of insect populations across Greater Sydney.
Flying-foxes constantly reforest habitat by spreading seeds far from parent trees across large distances.
The Sydney Basin supports a rich microbat fauna of at least 19 species recorded in the region.
Stay up to date with flying-fox conservation, research, and community action across the Sydney region.
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Read more →Flying-foxes are some of nature's most important gardeners. By spreading seeds and pollinating plants, they help forests grow, recover and stay healthy.
Read more →Over the past 25 years, habitat restoration has progressed from small plant cages to large exclosures that protect native seedlings from swamp wallabies.
Read more →Marjorie Beck was a dedicated advocate for flying-fox conservation and bushland restoration, leaving a lasting environmental legacy.
Read more →Susan Parrish Smith tells us of the origins of two pups currently in her care, learn more about what it is like to be a carer.
Read more →A new documentary series titled "Our Living World", narrated by Cate Blanchett, explores the interrelationship of all living things. Tune in to Episode 4 featuring Australian flying-foxes in Sydney!
Watch on Netflix →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!
A non-profit community organisation working for the conservation of all bat species, especially the grey-headed flying-fox. The continued work of KBCS Inc. relies on funding from government grants and public donations.
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.
More information about living in close proximity to flying-foxes. Read more →
Recorded by Tim Pearson at Bellingen at midday in May, you can hear a variety of flying-fox vocals, ranging from little squeaks and squeals, through to what sounds almost like a donkey braying. Eastern Whip-birds are also calling in the forest.
A morning soundscape featuring flying-fox vocals and Eastern Whip-birds in the forest.
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