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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Cairns Esplanade, Australia
Cairns Esplanade, Australia is one of the top spots to sight Little Red Flying-fox (Pteropus scapulatus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Little Red Flying-fox (Pteropus scapulatus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
September-March. Spring and summer increase bat activity in roosts for nectar feeding.
SIGHTING TIP
Visit roost sites at dusk to see flying-foxes feeding in fruit trees.
Coordinates
16.9000°S, 145.7000°E
HABITAT
Eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and urban areas with flowering trees
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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