BATS
The Boonah flying-fox roost is one of ten identified roosts in the Scenic Rim region. The roost forms part of a network with flying-fox populations moving between roosts within the region and surrounding regions. The Boonah roost was made inactive when the Council removed all the trees from the side of this hill.
The roost was located in Bicentennial Park on the western edge of Boonah. It is situated on a very steep south-facing slope below Mount Carmel, immediately south of Athol Terrace. The site contains a park area, information centre and artificial lake which are all situated on Council park land.
Records show that the roost was initially occupied by about 350 black flying-foxes (Pteropus alecto). Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) were detected in November 2010 and have since become regular occupants. Little red flying- foxes (Pteropus scapulatus) have been recorded at the site including February and May 2013 and January 2014, where influxes of almost 30,000 then 10,000 and then 180,000 were recorded.
Unfortunately for the flying foxes the plan to “decommission” the roost went ahead.
MOUNTAINS
From this vantage point just off the main road into Boonah you also get to see mountain peaks galore. Check out Mt French to the west and then in the background you will see Spicers PeakDouble Top and the imposing Mt Greville which sits at the back of Lake Moogerah. Following the Main range southwards you can see Mt Huntley, Mt Asplenium and Panarama Point ( Mt Steamer is behind this – not visible).
Further southwards Mt Moon is in the foreground with Mt Roberts and Superbus back on the main range. To get a better view of Wilsons Peak go for a walk or drive just a little further down the Road.
Now looking southwards and swinging round to the East you should see Mt Barlow while Mt Barney just pokes up above the hills south of Boonah ( you will get a better view down the street). ruzzelz favourite Mt Maroon is clearly visible as well. As you swing further east Ben Lomond, Knapp Peak are in the distance and Sugar Loaf is nearby (looking down over Boonah).