Crikey! Another creature!
30 August 10
The girls and I were having dinner at the kitchen counter when Brioni caught site of a flying fox climbing up the ladder outside our house. Fruit bats are very common in this part of Queensland, and we have hundreds that squawk and fight in our trees.

So, when there’s a creature about, who do you call? David!


This was the first time David had ever caught a flying fox. They’ve never been within arm’s reach before, and if the ladder wasn’t there — he wouldn’t have been able to get the bat on this evening either!
We all had a good look at the mammal. Although originally transitory animals, flying foxes have happily adapted to urban environments where watered and manicured gardens mean a year-round food supply of nectar, blossoms, fruit and leaves.


1 · jenny @ let the children play · 30 August 2010, 11:17
Oh, isn’t he (she) beautiful (and lucky to be rescued!)
2 · Rosemary · 30 August 2010, 14:47
oh wow! so cool to be able to look at one up close!
3 · kerrie · 30 August 2010, 21:30
I am sorry, but I just can’t see the word “crikey’ coming out of your mouth miss Lauren!
4 · jenna · 30 August 2010, 22:57
That’s a very cute little bat there.
The bat might have come down for a range of reasons. Next time (if there is one!)it’s a good idea to get a rehabber out to look the animal over. Bat Rescue Brisbane (
http://www.bats.org.au/rescue.php) will have some one out as soon as possible.
There is a food shortage all along the east coast at present and most animals are pretty happy to come into care and have plentiful free food for a little while.
cheers
jenna
5 · Jamie Gumieny-Fink · 31 August 2010, 07:03
Looks like an exciting adventure! I found your blog via Picket Fence and would love to follow along on your journeys! We hope to someday venture to Australia, having been throughout much of Europe, this is one place we have yet to visit! We’re currently in the process of adopting again from Ethiopia – we’re bringing home twins! I’d love for you to follow us along too! Cheers. J
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