Susan Island Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Susan Island Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve containing Susan Island, a river island, that is located in the Clarence River, in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales in eastern Australia. The 23-hectare reserve is situated near Grafton. The island and reserve is a rare 16.5-hectare example of sub tropical lowland rainforest. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Grey-headed flying fox
The grey-headed flying fox is a captivating megabat native to Australia, where it coexists with three other Pteropus species on the mainland. It predominantly inhabits the forested regions of southeastern Australia, stretching from Queensland to Victoria, with some...
Mammals
Western Osprey
The osprey, also known as the sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk, is a fascinating bird of prey found throughout the world. This diurnal raptor primarily feeds on fish and has developed several unique adaptations to enhance its ability to catch aquatic prey.
Birds
Pteropus
Pteropus, commonly known as fruit bats or flying foxes, comprises a fascinating genus of megabats with over 60 species distributed across Asia, Australia, East Africa, and various oceanic islands. These bats primarily consume fruit and plant matter, though they...
Mammals
Noisy pitta
The noisy pitta, a vibrant bird from the Pittidae family, inhabits eastern Australia and southern New Guinea. First described in 1825, this colorful bird is easily identifiable by its black head, chestnut crown, and lemon-yellow throat.
Birds
New South Wales