Mammal Species Recorded at Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge

Mammals at Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge are, like most Australian mammals, nocturnal (only come out at night). Exceptions include the kangaroos, antechinuses and occasionally the Green Ringtail Possum. Striped Possums may be common within the grounds but not always easy to find. Look for chewed dead branches and listen for noise at night. Most of the bats recorded have been identified on call or seen roosting. Regular visitors to our feeders include Bush Rat, Fawn-footed Melomys, Northern Bandicoot and Giant White-tailed Rat. Platypuses breed in Bushy Creek but can be hard to find in the Wet Season (December-April) when the creek runs faster.

Reference:

Van Dyke, S. & Strahan, R (eds.) (2008). Mammals of Australia. 3rd edn. Reed New Holland.

Bird Watching and Wildlife page

Striped Possum

Fawn-footed Melomys

Platypus

Yellow-footed Antechinus