Frequently asked questions

Any bat by itself during the day is in trouble. Please do not touch the bat and call BCRQ on 0488 228 134.

Flying-foxes are quite vocal animals particularly when competing over food. There is nothing much that can be done about bats making noises at night. If you have the introduced weed the cocos palm growing in your garden, flying-foxes will be attracted to the fruit on the palm. Removing the cocos palms should reduce the noise at night.

All flying-fox species in Queensland are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 managed by the Department of Environment and Science (DES). It is an offence to kill or otherwise harm a flying-fox or flying-fox camp under the Nature contravention Act 1992 and to do so can result in substantial penalties. Should you witness someone harming wildlife or disturbing a camp please call the police or RSPCA emergency hotline, 1300ANIMAL, and report the incident to DES at wildlife.management@des.qld.gov.au.

Please refer to our Disease page for information.

Bat poo poses the same health risks as any other animal faecal material. It is not possible for humans to contract ABLV or Hendra from bat faeces. Please refer to our Disease page for more information.

Just like any other dead animal there can be health risks from handling the dead body. Please make sure the bat is dead first and does not have a live baby tucked up under its wing. Either wearing gloves or using a shovel pick the bat up and place it in a plastic bag. Place that in a second bag and then pop the body in the bin.

Please refer to the Entrapment in Large Aperture Fruit Netting on our Threats page.

No, BCRQ does not have the appropriate permits to relocate microbats.

Please refer to the ‘Resident Microbats’ section on our Microbat page for information.

Please refer to the ‘Resident Microbats’ section on our Microbat page for information.

It is always exciting to hear of people who want to become carers! For more information about the types of membership BCRQ offers and how to become a carer, please check out BCRQ’s Become a Member Page. For further information or any other questions please contact BCRQ’s Membership Coordinator at membership@bats.org.au.

There are a number of ways you can help bats. By planting native blossoms, you provide the wild bats with a food source. Also eliminating hazards such as barbed wire and fruit netting is a big help. Another way is by making a donation to help BCRQ to help feed the bats we are caring for or becoming a carer. If you would like further information please contact BCRQ at info@bats.org.au.

BCRQ is grateful for the opportunity to get a positive message out to the public about bats. Should you wish to discuss anything media related please contact the BCRQ President at president@bats.org.au to discuss this.

Yes, BCRQ attends a number of events each year and is happy to consider new ones. Please check out our Events Page to see where we will be next. If you wish to invite BCRQ to an event please contact BCRQ at events@bats.org.au.

Yes, BCRQ provides a range of talks for all ages and is happy to customise for school needs. We also bring along our Education bats so the students can see a flying-fox up close. For further information please contact our Education Officer at education@bats.org.au.

Yes, we do. For further information please contact our Junior Bat Ranger Coordinator at batrangers@bats.org.au.

It is wonderful to hear about children who have a love for bats. BCRQ offers a kids’ program called the Junior Bat Rangers. Please contact our Junior Bat Ranger Coordinator for further information at batrangers@bats.org.au.

Thank you so much for your support and we really appreciate your help. Please click here to donate. If you have any questions about donations please contact BCRQ’s Treasurer at treasurer@bats.org.au.

BCRQ understands the value of research and the role it can play in helping conserve Australia’s bats. BCRQ is eager to assist with research projects which aim to further understand and help bats. Please contact BCRQ’s President at president@bats.org.au to discuss this further.