Bats QLD in Gold Coast, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Bats QLD

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 447 222 889

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25.01.2022 We have been very busy over here at our release aviary and have an exciting update to share. Over the past few weeks a team of volunteers have replaced our old coarse substrate with 10m2 of beautiful soft river sand. This is a fantastic development, especially with creche just around the corner, as this sand will provide a soft landing for those bats who are still learning to fly and those who may have an accidental crash landing. The aviary is now restocked with 58 bats and we hope to have them released within the next five weeks.

25.01.2022 Afternoon cuddles

25.01.2022 Sunday morning milk snoozes

25.01.2022 Mum Bella and baby Luna share an affectionate cuddle in today’s morning sunshine

24.01.2022 We have some happy news to share, last weekend we had a release of 115 of our bats. They have eagerly ventured off flying and free into their second chance at life. Thanks for your support along the long road of rescue and recovery for these gorgeous creatures

23.01.2022 People have been furiously sewing all across the world and we have been fortunate enough to receive these much needed bat wraps. Wildcare Australia had a surplus of bat wraps to pass over and we are very appreciative to receive this wonderful donation. Thank you x

22.01.2022 This gorgeous Grey Headed Flying Fox and her pup were caught on barbed wire this morning. Barbed wire is a nasty piece of work. In the last 12 hours alone we’ve rescued four bats off barbed wire. Thankfully, it’s anticipated that this girl and her pup will make a full recovery.

22.01.2022 Meet Pregnant Pepper, she was rescued earlier this month when she got caught in an antenna and was in need of some help. One of our volunteers worked with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service to safely retrieve her down. Pregnant Pepper was checked over at Currumbin Wildife Hospital and was later discharged with only minor injuries. Pregnant Pepper is expected to make a full recovery and well be meeting her baby soon. Thanks so those involved in rescuing them.

22.01.2022 Sleeping Beauties Did you know that bats legs are specially designed to not require energy to hang? This means they can lock their toes in place and sleep peacefully.

22.01.2022 Baby Cleo enjoys her steamed apple of an evening x

22.01.2022 Meet Batman, he’s a baby black flying fox who was named and rescued by a caring family in Southport. Being only a baby, alone and on the ground, they knew right away he needed help. Batman is currently with one of our volunteers making his way down to the specialist wildlife vets at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation. Once he’s been checked over and given the all clear, he’ll come into care with us and join our other younger orphans of the season.

20.01.2022 Some adorableness from one of our orphans to start the weekend. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to that face?!

20.01.2022 How many tiny feet can you spot?! This Eastern Broad-nosed bat has twins! She weighs a mere 10g and both babies weigh 3g each, that’s over 50% of her body weight she’d have to carry with her at night! Thankfully, as the babies grow she’ll be safely leaving them at her maternity roost, return during the night to feed and nurture them before snuggling up together till morning. Bats are such good mothers

20.01.2022 A fruit bat pup waits patiently on its perch in a small tree for its mother to return. Mothers will often park their young in a safe spot while they forage, returning to nurse them later. Photo: Chien C. Lee

19.01.2022 A beautiful Grey Headed Flying Fox rescued from barbed wire at Illanbah last week. She had several snares to both arms and was caught on her abdomen too. Thankfully shes safe in recovery with us now and is expected to be released in due course.

19.01.2022 Busy busy! Thats the best way to describe how weve been lately. Lots of Little Red Flying Foxes like this handsome trio are being rescued across the Gold Coast as they come to stay for a short while. Interestingly, the Little Red Flying Foxes hang differently to other species of flying foxes. These guys hang in clusters and clump together in small groups, likened to a bunch of grapes, whereas other species of flying foxes prefer a little personal space and hang separate from each other. Thats why the Little Red Flying Foxes are notorious for damaging trees as they are hanging in dense pockets across the branches and breaking them!

18.01.2022 The beautiful Bella-Luna has come to us after getting caught in discarded fishing line and hooks. She had to wear the cone of shame for a while as she kept chewing her bandages off!

17.01.2022 An important message about our Flying Foxes.

17.01.2022 Little Jacob here was rescued after being found alone on the ground. He’s in care with other orphans and is doing really well

17.01.2022 Meet Squid, named as such because the caller who reported him, said he was clinging to the tree by his tentacles

17.01.2022 Apple kebabs are always on the menu at the aviary each night.

16.01.2022 Recently rescued was this beautiful boy who had been in someones tree for a few days. As soon as we received the call we went and collected him. Immediately it was evident that he had significant injuries to his arm. We suspect that he had been struck by a car or had an altercation with a dog prior to ending up in the tree. Sadly, they were very severe and irreparable injuries, so he was given the gift of a peaceful passing. Bats do not stay away from their colonies during t...he day, they should always be returning to their camps. If you spot a bat out during the day, chances are theyre in distress and need help. Advice and rescue is only a phone call away. Research and find the contact number of your local wildlife rescue group and save it into your phone. If youre on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, you can call us 24/7 on 0447222889

15.01.2022 Hello world - Warru the baby tube-nose update. Day 12 into care and the little guy's eyes are now fully open as of this morning. He can see. Now up to 11.65 gra...ms and 33mm forearm and his milk intake is up to an average of 0.7mL five times a day and a generous water drink once a day between feeds. His energy levels are rising and he does cute little flapping sessions hanging vertically on his roll. #tubenosedbat

14.01.2022 Good morning world, we hope youre all hanging in there

14.01.2022 A great message from our team and the BBC.

14.01.2022 Our little Instafamous Lana. She would be about five years old now and have had many pups of her own x

13.01.2022 Only just rescued and exhausted, this little girl is now at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation having specialist veterinary treatment before she comes back into care with us

13.01.2022 Zinnea is off to the vets this morning for a check up

12.01.2022 The world has been a very different place as of recently, but here at Bats QLD things have been ticking over relatively normal. Bats still need rescue, bats still need care and yesterday we released a group of 59 bats back into the wild. This group was creche one and contained mostly hand raised orphans, including some of the Grey Headed Flying Foxes from NSW and others were rescued adults. This weekend we will have a secondary load of approxmiately 65 bats back into the aviary of which will be our creche two.

10.01.2022 Our first group of orphans have moved into the aviary in preparation for release

10.01.2022 Did you know that in order to grow into healthy adults, baby Flying Foxes require a minimum of 15 minutes of direct sunlight each day. Here is Froggy, Bubblegum and Mouse enjoying their sun today

09.01.2022 No baby sleeps more soundly than the one in daddy’s arms

09.01.2022 Creche One has officially begun at the aviary and has a total of 61 bats in the group. These include some adult bats, but mostly they are our orphans and the orphaned Grey Headed Flying Foxes who were transported up from New South Wales. This is the final and most crucial part of the orphans rehabilitation. While in creche they will begin to build up critical flight muscles and stamina, theyll socialise with adult bats and learn bat manners, but most importantly they will de...humanise. As these are hand raised orphans they are comfortable with and friendly towards people. Thus, in order to make them fit for release back into the wild, its imperative that this behaviour ceases. While in creche they will not be approached or interacted with by our members and after a few weeks they will no longer be interested in people and will become wild bats. As you can see from the video, they have only just arrived at the aviary and are still in the early stages of dehumanising. After about a 6-7 week stay at the aviary, they will be released into the wild and we will begin Creche Two.

09.01.2022 The most rewarding part about caring for wildlife is their release. This is Jaffa, hes a Red Flying Fox and is being returned to an area that currently has Red Flying Foxes. As these are migratory bats and are currently visiting the Gold Coast, its important that he goes back with his colony to ensure they all stay together.

08.01.2022 Zero snuggled in with his teddy

08.01.2022 Another successful release of 57 bats occurred last weekend. Best of luck little buddies x

08.01.2022 Even with such big ears, this baby failed to hear the alarm clock and is still snoozing

07.01.2022 Credit: Bats QLD

07.01.2022 We hope the last month has treated you all well. Our beautiful bats have been doing really well and our dedicated volunteers have been working hard to keep these guys feed and tended to over our winter period. We aim to have a release in the next month or so, just as soon as the weather permits and our trees are full of blossoms.

07.01.2022 Dinner time at the aviary Along with enjoying the fruit, there are those who have to investigate everything, like a toddler...!

06.01.2022 Rescued in the early hours of this morning is this sweet girl. She was found on the side of the highway and taken to the emergency 24hr vets by a member of public. She is very small and had only just started to venture away from the colony at night to follow her mum in search of food. It seems that she was unable to keep up and had to take a rest. It’ll be a busy couple of months collecting other tired juveniles like this girl.

05.01.2022 The routine morning grooming session

05.01.2022 Tonight we released 45 bats back into the wild. From the rescue call, to the rescue itself, to the wildlife hospital visits, to the home care and finally to the aviary care of these bats, we have been working towards this day. Its always a big moment of achievement when we do a release and we couldnt do the work we do without your support, so thank you. All these bats are rescued adults who are well established to life as a wild bat. However, we will continue to support feed these bats for a period of time until they have found their footing and headed back into the local colonies of the area.

05.01.2022 The moment you realise youre not the only one getting attention from mum

04.01.2022 Some light showers on the Gold Coast today. But not to worry, flying foxes come with built in rain coats

03.01.2022 Thank you to Green Heroes for allowing us to contribute to this brilliant educational video. Please share and help educate your friends and family about the beauty and importance of bats

03.01.2022 Little Shoko (chocolate milk in hebrew) was found a couple of days ago. This orphaned baby was swiftly picked up and brought to our care. Thankfully, Shoko was ...not harmed or injured, and is in very good health (knock wood). He will stay in our care till hes old enough to join our colony, and learn how to be a proper grown up bat, and eventually will return to nature, where he belongs. But one step at a time! First, we must learn to groom ourselves, right? Please help us out by donating whatever you can. We depend solely on your donations as we are 100% volunteer based organization. Paypal: http://paypal.me/welovebats bit. / PepperPay apps: +972522355109 Bank account: No. 526459 (Israeli Bat Sanctuary) Bank No. 12 (Poalim) Branch 681 IBAN: IL110126810000000526459 See more

02.01.2022 When mummy cuddles are life

02.01.2022 Do you have deadly netting in your garden? Improper fruit netting is one of the biggest reasons that flying foxes need rescuing. In many cases, injuries sustained from the entanglement can lead to death or euthanasia. Poor fruit netting also poses deadly risks to many other species of wildlife. Visit this link for information on how to protect your fruit whilst also protecting your local wildlife.... https://wildlifefriendlyfencing.com/WFF/Netting.html

02.01.2022 Being a kid is a tough business!

01.01.2022 Good Morning, hope you all enjoy your day as much as this fella enjoys his grapes