Pteropus poliocephalus

Grey-headed Flying-fox at Nicholls, ACT

Pteropus poliocephalus at Nicholls, ACT - 5 May 2020
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Pteropus poliocephalus 15 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Pteropus poliocephalus 6 May 2020 MPennay
Pteropus poliocephalus 6 May 2020 CanuckKoala

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MPennay wrote:
   6 May 2020
Appears to be a young grey headed flying fox, it's unusual for it to be alone like this in a tree, suggests it may be unwell or injured. If the bat is still there you should contact ACT Rangers or wildcare and not touch it.
CanuckKoala wrote:
   6 May 2020
Ok. Thank you. I have a better picture but couldn’t upload it

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