Hello Gold Coast Spring 2018 (August – November)

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119 | USEFUL INFORMATION
FLYING FOXES
(Pteropus spp.)
Flying foxes are remarkable creatures.
Many don’t know that they are regarded as a ‘keystone’
species; meaning a species that many other species of plants
and animals rely upon for their survival and wellbeing. Their
habits of pollination and seed dispersal help keep our forest
regulated and our ecosystems healthy. Unfortunately, the flying
fox population across Queensland and other parts of Australia
is on the decline. Some researchers even believe they could be
extinct by 2050.
If you want to catch a glimpse of a flying fox, you can
do so at the Burleigh Head National Park.
SILVEREYE
(Zosterops lateralis)
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The Silvereye is a small bird who gets its name from the ring of
white feathers around its eyes. They feed on insect prey, fruit
and nectar. Silvereyes breed in spring and early summer. They
make tiny cuplike nests from grass, hair and other fine vegetation.
During a breeding season they can lay two to four
pale blue eggs that start to hatch 11 days later.
If you would like to sight
one of these beautiful birds
then we recommend trying
the Tamborine Rainforest
Skywalk.