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Barbed wire claimed another two victims this morning. This beautifu...l gentle Black Flying Fox was entangled by both his wings on barbed wire next to a fruiting wild tobacco bush. This invasive weed from South America spreads rapidly and grows well in any soil. Its fruit is eaten by birds who in turn drop the seeds when perching on fences lines.
The other Grey Headed Flying Fox was feeding on a flowering tree on a fence line and the owners have agreed to cover the fence with shade cloth. We ask you to please be proactive and spread the word so we can prevent these unnecessary deaths. See More
Wildlife & barbed wire don't mix.
Many properties in the Northern R...ivers area are fenced with barbed wire, which in some situations is needed to prevent cattle straying into neighbouring properties or onto roads. However land use here has changed greatly over the last decade. Large parcels of farmland have been subdivided into smaller acreages and in some areas into one or two acre blocks. Often the barbed wire fencing is left 'as is' because it is tedious and time consuming to remove and it quickly becomes covered with vegetation. Fruiting trees such as mulberries, guavas and privet often grow along fence lines from seeds dropped by birds; this in turn attracts native animals who feed on the fruit.
Often property owner’s plant native trees and shrubs along boundary fences to attract native animals and to give them privacy but this also increases the risk of entanglement. Most animals don’t survive being caught on barbed wire due to the severity of their injuries sustained from struggling to free themselves. If the wire is no longer needed it's best to remove it or replace it with plain wire.
Covering the barbed wire with sacks, plastic or material under the tree is a quick but temporary fix at times when the tree is flowering or fruiting. Alternatively shade cloth covering the top two strands and attached with cable ties or Maspro clips will last for years and look much more tidy. Split polypipe is also another permanent solution. You can google 'wildlife friendly fencing' to find many more solutions. See More
