ABOUT BAT CONSERVATION AND RESCUE QLD

Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld
is a registered not-for-profit volunteer organization that strives to help people understand the importance
of all bat species, to provide a prompt and humane rescue service, to raise orphans and to rehabilitate injured bats before returning them to the wild.
BCRQ offers this free 24/7 community service all year round including public holidays.

We provide an efficient and humane service to rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned bats and return them to the wild as soon as possible.

We disseminate accurate information through literature, community events and talks to the general public about the importance of bats.

We are active advocates in the conservation of bats and their habitat.

We offer advice on helping to provide and improve habitats for bats as well as identifying botanical species that can be injurious to bats.

I HAVE FOUND A BAT

SEEK HELP – PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH BATS!

CALL OUR RESCUE HOTLINE ON 0488 228 134

If a bat bites or scratches a human, it may have to be destroyed and sent for testing for Australian Bat Lyssavirus – do not risk the bat’s life or your health. Only people trained and Rabies vaccinated should handle bats.

A flying-fox hanging on overhead power lines may still be alive. Even if dead, it may be a mother with a live baby tucked up under her wing. Please call BCRQ immediately.

If you find a flying-fox caught on a barbed wire fence, please very carefully and without touching it, throw a towel over the bat to help keep it calm. Then call BCRQ immediately.

If you find a flying-fox caught in fruit tree netting, do not try and cut the bat out of the net but call BCRQ immediately.

If the bat is on the ground, please cover the bat with a cardboard box or a washing basket to contain it and call BCRQ immediately.

Any bat by itself through the day is in trouble.

Keep children and pets away from the bat to help minimise its stress and remember, NO TOUCH NO RISK!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

BECOME A MEMBER

Join as an active or associate member. BCRQ offers free training to members.

MAKE A DONATION

Donate via GoGive, Bank Transfer or PayPal.

All donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.

An eagle-eyed person out for a walk in a park spotted a dark thing in amongst leaf litter and stopped to investigate. Thank you! This poor little boy, who is named Stanley, is only five days old and had pneumonia. He’s responding well to treatment, feeling a bit better each day, and we expect will soon be thriving like our other hand-raised orphans.See Stanley here still sucking on his bottle even though it’s empty, then sleepy and contented with his dummy and a full tummy.----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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This tiny dot is Lana and she’s the size of a newborn baby flying fox. She’s clean and her cord stump has fallen off which makes us think she was born prematurely and her mum looked after her for some days. However Lana was too weak to keep clinging to her mum and sadly fell off one night. Luckily for Lana she fell into the yard of a caring person who gave us a call. We are so grateful! You saved her life. ❤Lana is gradually settling into life in care. Her “job” now is to drink her bottles and grow big and strong ready for her second chance at life in a few months’ time.----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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This dear little man is Master Holmes. He was heard crying from in amongst some bushes in the front yard of a caring resident who gave us a call. Thank you! He’s just 11 days old. Most black and grey-headed flying fox mums give birth in October, November and December, however January babies, like Master Holmes, are not too unusual.He’s doing well and will be raised, then released to continue his important pollination and seed dispersal work.----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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Our in-care bats absolutely love grapes. By watching others, the younger ones learn how to grab one grape from a hanging bunch and pull it off to enjoy a blissful sweet treat. This is one of our hand-raised orphans, Little Miss, with another orphan, Maya, peeking around from behind. Little Miss is munching on a grape. She’ll chew it until she’s extracted and swallowed all the juice, then she’ll spit out the pulp, any seeds and skin. This is how flying foxes eat any fruit. It’s why they are important seed dispersers of native plants such as figs, native plums and lilly pilly. ----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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Our rescue phone volunteer was struggling to find a rescuer for this stunningly beautiful grey-headed flying fox who was in an out-of-the-way location north of our main rescue area.Then she remembered one of our rescuers might be heading home after spending a couple of days volunteering at our orphan release site, and called her. This rescuer pulled over into a side road to take the call and, as luck would have it, the road she pulled into was the very road the bat in need of rescue was on!Named Kismet after this amazing coincidence, he was taken to @RSPCA QLD where he was found to have some bruising and small puncture wounds on one wing. Thank you! He’s now back with one of our carers where he’ll stay until he’s fully healed and ready to be released.----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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Paula is between three and four months old and just learning about the world and how to find food at night. We think she mistook reflections in glass in a residential apartment building in an inner suburb for open space and flew into the glass, then dropped to the ground below. Luckily the kind residents found her and gave us a call. Thank you. She has a sore neck and shoulders but she’ll be up and about in no time and will make a full recovery.----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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Almost 1 million times! That’s how many times our awareness-raising billboards are likely to have been seen so far! And there are still two weeks to go.We can’t thank Goa Billboards enough for this invaluable opportunity to spread information about bats. The messages focus on how wonderful and important bats are, plus what to do if you find a bat (hint: don’t touch and call a bat rescue group). Next week, our adverts will show our message ‘Brisbane loves our bats’, which we know is true because thousands of people ring us for help with a bat in trouble every year. So far our billboards have been in the Brisbane suburbs of Fortitude Valley, Yeronga, South Brisbane, Annerley, Kenmore, Moorooka, Woolloongabba, Stone’s Corner and Kenmore, and next week we’re in Arana Hills and Stafford. Keep an eye out for them if you can! Even better, snap a photo and show us 🙏– as long as it’s safe and legal to do so.----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dear Local Friends,We'd love if you could join us and Wildlife Queensland for an unforgettable experience. See a baby flying fox and much more. It's this Sunday!🦇🦇 Just one week to go until Wildlife Queensland's first Batty Boat Cruise of 2025 on Sunday 19 January 2025. Book today and enjoy a relaxing sunset river cruise on the MV Miramar as you learn all about these important native pollinators, which are Australia's only true flying mammals. You'll even have the opportunity to meet a super-cute baby bat orphan onboard – how special is that? – before cruising back along a river shimmering with city lights. Book online now as spaces fill fast. Go to 👉👉 www.eventbrite.com.au/e/batty-boat-cruise-january-2025-tickets-1116117049139 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Mammoth Rescue Operation to Save 180 White-Striped Freetail Microbats! 🚨A large dead standing tree fell on a semi-rural property and was left untouched for five days before the residents went to cut it up for firewood. Upon inspecting the hollow centre, they discovered it was full of nearly 200 juvenile and pup white-striped freetail microbats! The adult bats had managed to escape, but these young bats were left behind, hungry, dehydrated, and in desperate need of help.Our rescue team immediately sprang into action, with two of our own rescuers (including a vet and our microbat mentor who drove nearly two hours to reach the site). We were also joined by two amazing volunteers from Bats QLD who assisted in the effort to save as many of these young lives as possible.The bats were taken to RSPCA QLD where their dedicated wildlife vet team worked tirelessly through the night to care for the large influx of small patients. A huge shoutout to the RSPCA night crew who came in early, as well as the afternoon team who stayed late to help!The white-striped freetails are particularly adorable, with a distinctive white stripe under each wing and some individuals sporting unique markings like a V-shape across their necks or a line across their belly. Some of the bats in this group have their own distinct patterns!We are incredibly grateful to have the support of multiple carers from various groups who will assist with the ongoing care of these bats. Caring for this many bats is a huge task, and it’s a team effort we couldn't be more thankful for. 🙏As part of our next steps, we are already planning for their future release. Thank you to everyone involved in this incredible rescue! 🦇💚📸 Site image credit: Bats Qld📸 bat photos: Our team----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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Florence is one of just a handful of grey-headed flying foxes we’ve rescued suffering from paralysis syndrome. At first, she couldn’t blink, lap or swallow. You can see she is now hanging and able to feed herself to a limited extent. Keep improving, Florence!----------------------------------------------------------If you see a bat on its own in the daytime, it needs help. PLEASE DON’T TOUCH THE BAT and give us a call immediately on ‭0488 228 134‬ for Brisbane and surrounds, or your local wildlife rescue in other regions.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ... See MoreSee Less
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