The first thing you may notice while walking through Bendigo's Box-Ironbark Forests
is the diverse birdlife. Over 200 bird species have been recorded in the Box-Ironbark
region. Of the 44 species of mammals found in the
Box-Ironbark region, insectivorous bats are the most common and widespread, with 13 species
occurring. Most of the mammals rely on suitable tree hollows for shelter. Twelve species of
frog call Box-Ironbark Forests home, the Southern Bullfrog being the largest
(80 mm in length), the smallest species are the froglets (about
16 mm in length. About 40 species of reptiles are known from the region, consisting mostly
of skinks (17 species) and venomous snakes (8 species).
Contact Details
The Secretary
Bendigo
Field Nauralists Club Inc.
PO Box 396,
Bendigo 3552
Tel: 5449 3479
Email