The Grange  Introduction  Habitat

Habitat

The Grange bushland provides habitat for indigenous fauna. The largest native animals present are Brush-tail and Ringtail possums, but there are also bats. Many birds are permanent residents of this urban reserve while others are either nomadic or migratory visitors. Patches of bush such as The Grange provide birds with food, shelter and resting-places, This can be very important when they are trying to cross an urban landscape that cannot provide these basic needs.   Blotched Blue-tongue Lizard   The Grange supports species such as snakes, bats, frogs and lizards. Smaller animals such as spiders and insects are important. They are individually attractive and provide an important food source for a variety of larger animals. Insects, along with bats and birds play an important role in pollination and seed dispersal of native flowers. The old dead and hollow trees, logs and nest boxes within The Grange are important because they provide native animals with shelter, and provide feeding and nesting sites.