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SCANLON PROPERTY GROUP ——

Ecological Assessment :
natural solutions

environmental consultants

Draft Report

5.0 FAUNA ASSESSMENT RESULTS

 

5.1 SITE SURVEY

Nine bird species were identified during the site visit. Most of these birds were common species
such as Magpie Lark (Grallina cyanoleuca), Welcome Swallow (Hirundu neoxena), and
Lorikeets (Trichoglossus spp.). However, a Square-tailed Kite (Lophoictinia isura) was also
identified within the site. This species is listed as rare species within Queensland, according to
the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006. A further three mammal species (red fox,
Vulpes vulpes, Swamp Wallaby, Wallabia bicolour, and Water Rat, Hydromys chrysogaster)
were identified from scat collected on site. The Red Fox is listed as a Class 2 pest species
under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002.

In addition, during the previous site inspection conducted by C&B Group, the exotic Cane Toad
(Bufo marinus) and native Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula) were both identified on site. The
Wallum Froglet is listed as a vulnerable species within Queensland, according to the Nature
Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 2006.

These species identifications are not considered a comprehensive list of the species occurring
on site due to the limitations outlined in Section 3.2.2.

5.2 SIGNIFICANT SPECIES

Twenty-three significant fauna species (11 birds, 5 mammals, 2 reptiles, and 5 amphibians)
were identified during database searches as potentially occurring within 5km of the subject site.
Table 4 shows the likelihood of these species occurring on the subject site. Marine aquatic
species (i.e. exclusively marine mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, and sharks) have been
excluded from Table 4.

 

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