Bat Rescue WA

07/10/2026

A very special thank you to our awesome WA bat team🦇

We’d also like to thank the licensed and vaccinated volunteer wildlife carers, bat rescues, researchers and bat conservationists across Australia and internationally who work tirelessly to care for, protect and advocate for these remarkable animals. Your dedication, patience and love make such an enormous difference. The work you do is truly incredible, and our bats are so lucky to have you in their corner.

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to the caring members of the public who take the time to reach out when they find a bat in need. Whether you contact us or another bat rescue, your call can be the first step in getting an injured, orphaned or displaced bat the help it desperately needs. Every phone call, every rescue, every night spent providing care, every feed, every rehabilitation journey, every conservation effort and every successful return to the wild matters.

Together, we can help protect bats, preserve their habitats, educate our communities and give these often misunderstood and incredibly important animals the care, protection and respect they deserve.
Thank you for caring.
Thank you for helping.
Thank you for standing up for bats. 💜

06/10/2026

PLEASE BE AWARE OF WILDLIFE DURING THE STORM ⛈️

With the current weather rolling in, please keep an eye out for bats and other wildlife that may become injured, displaced or distressed by the strong winds and storm conditions approaching .

🦇 If you find a bat please contact:
Bat Rescue WA on 0426 134 908.
For other sick, injured, orphaned or displaced native wildlife contact:
Wildcare Helpline: (08) 9474 9055
Wildcare can provide advice and connect you with registered wildlife rehabilitators across WA.

📌 Please also use our pinned wildlife contact list above.The list contains contacts for different wildlife species and situations, so if you come across a bird, possum, kangaroo, reptile, marine animal or other native wildlife needing help, please check the appropriate contact rather than trying to manage the animal yourself.
During storms, wildlife can be frightened, exhausted and injured. Please keep yourself safe, keep pets away, and seek advice from the appropriate wildlife rescue or rehabilitation service.

Thank you for looking out for our wildlife.💜

28/09/2026

Please Don't Kill (or eat) the Bogong Moths!

You may have noticed an influx of Bogong moths in recent days as we're in the flight path for these visitors who are on an extraordinary annual journey.

Each spring, Bogong moths emerge from inland areas and begin a mass migration towards the Australian Alps, travelling more than 1,000 kilometres in some cases. According to the Australian Museum, in big migration years they can descend on Sydney and Canberra in their thousands, attracted to lights and buildings along the way.

And while having dozens - or hundreds - suddenly appear around your home might be a little startling, their arrival is something worth celebrating.

Bogong moths are now endangered after dramatic declines in their population. They’re also an important part of the alpine ecosystem, providing a critical food source for the critically endangered Mountain pygmy-possum, as well as other native animals.

They also have a long cultural history. First Nations peoples had extensive knowledge of their seasonal movements and traditionally gathered in the alpine regions to roast and eat the highly nutritious moths.

But please don't try this at home - we need as many as possible to survive the trip! 🙏

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10/09/2026

For more contacts in WA both regional and metropolitan please see our pinned list of contacts at the top of our social media page 🦇💜

Bat Rescue WA
Kanyana Wildlife
Wildcare Helpline

31/08/2026

Darling Range Wildlife Shelter WA

🦇 It’s International Bat Night! 🦇

This weekend, 29–30 August, is a global celebration of bats — a chance to shine a little light on some pretty amazing (and often underappreciated!) little mammals.

We don’t see many bats come through the doors at Darling Range Wildlife Shelter, but as luck would have it, we had a tiny bat visitor just this Tuesday. After assessment at DRWS, it was transferred to Kanyana Wildlife for further treatment.

And while we may not see them very often, there are plenty of bats quietly going about their business after dark.

Nine species of microbat are found in south-west WA — including Gould’s wattled bats, southern forest bats and the rather fabulous-sounding chocolate wattled bat. 🦇

These little guys are nocturnal insect hunters and play an important role in keeping insect numbers under control. Some are incredibly small, and you could quite easily have them living and feeding around your neighbourhood without ever knowing they’re there.

Unfortunately, like so much of our wildlife, bats are affected by the loss of natural habitat and tree hollows.

That’s where habitat boxes can lend a helping hand. 💚

DRWS has microbat habitat boxes available for sale, providing an alternative daytime roost where suitable natural hollows are limited. So if you have room for a little extra wildlife real estate at your place, pop in and have a look at our boxes.

🌙 Want to learn a little more about local bats?

has put together a great resource — including the species we have locally, where they live, the threats they face and how we can help:

👉 Bats – https://www.ccwa.org.au/bat_monitoring_program

So this International Bat Night, head outside around dusk, look to the skies and spare a thought for the tiny night shift heading out to work. 🦇💚

Happy International Bat Night!

28/08/2026

Happy International Bat Night 🦇

Enjoy this cute pic of a Lesser Long Eared Bat 💜

18/07/2026

Kanyana Wildlife

16/07/2026

WA Wildlife

A message to our community regarding bird admissions and H5 Bird Flu.

We've recently become aware of some confusion and misinformation circulating within the veterinary community regarding the management of wild birds during the H5 Bird Flu response. Specifically, some people have been left with the impression that WA Wildlife recommends euthanasing all wild birds.

This is not WA Wildlife's approach.

WA Wildlife, along with the majority of the wildlife rehabilitation community, continue to assess birds on a case-by-case basis. At this stage, since there have been no recorded community cases of H5N1 in WA, birds can still be successfully treated, rehabilitated and returned to the wild, and we remain committed to providing that care wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.

To protect our staff, volunteers and wildlife patients, we have strengthened our biosecurity procedures. This includes the use of P2 masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment when handling birds, with additional precautions for higher-risk species such as pelagic seabirds.

As the situation evolves, veterinary clinics and wildlife hospitals may implement different biosecurity measures depending on their facilities, staffing and risk assessments. WA Wildlife will continue to work closely with government agencies and adapt our procedures in line with the latest scientific evidence and official advice.

Thank you to everyone who continues to report sick and injured wildlife. Your vigilance is helping protect both wildlife and our community.

If you find a sick or injured bird, please do not handle it but contact WA Wildlife or your local wildlife rehabilitation organisation for assistance.

Our fuel costs have increased significantly as our ambulance is now on the road 8-10 hours each day picking up sick and injured birds. If you want to support our response please donate here:

https://wawildlife.org.au/support/bequests-and-donations/

13/07/2026

🦇 Did you know?

The Lesser Long-Eared bat's impressive ears aren't just adorable 🥰 they're one of its greatest hunting tools.

Unlike many bats that rely mainly on echolocation, lesser long-eared bats are expert "gleaners." Their oversized ears are so sensitive they can hear tiny insects rustling through leaves or crawling over bark, helping them pinpoint prey in complete darkness✨

Sometimes, listening is even more important than echolocation. Nature has equipped these tiny nocturnal hunters with one of the best sets of ears in the bush! 😍🦇

29/06/2026

🦗🪱Tonight’s Menu🦟🪲:

ENTREE - Mealworms
MAINS - Mealworms with a side of moths
DESSERT - Mealworms