Burdekin Shire Council is continuing its daily program to manage flying-fox activity in Home Hill, with dispersal measures underway at Lloyd Mann Park and Arch Dunn Park.
The activities, running between 4:00am and 6:30am as required, are designed to reduce roosting numbers and limit potential negative interactions between wildlife and the community.
Council said only non-harmful techniques are being used, beginning with low-impact visual deterrents such as LED flashing lights. If numbers persist, staff may escalate to include pool noodles, shotgun simulators or pyrotechnics.
The program forms part of Council’s broader Flying-Fox Roost Management Plan, which outlines both short- and long-term strategies for sites at Kidby Gully, Lloyd Mann Park, Arch Dunn Memorial Park and Plantation Creek. The plan aims to balance community wellbeing with environmental responsibility, while conserving flying-foxes and the important ecosystem services they provide.
Two species are known to roost in the Burdekin—the black flying-fox, present year-round, and the little red flying-fox, which arrives seasonally in large numbers. Both are protected under Queensland law and play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal.
Private landholders are permitted to discourage roosting on their property using non-destructive methods such as sprinklers, lights, smoke, or imitation predators. Residents are strongly advised not to handle flying-foxes directly, as they can carry diseases and must only be managed by trained professionals.
Residents living near the parks are advised to secure pets during dispersal times to prevent distress. For further information, visit the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
Burdekin Shire Council is continuing its daily program to manage flying-fox activity in Home Hill. Photo source: Burdekin Shire Council
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