Fauna Spotter Catchers — licensed, insured, Australia-wide.
A Fauna Spotter Catcher (also called a fauna spotter, fauna catcher or simply spotter catcher) is a licensed wildlife handler who works alongside your clearing, dewatering and earthworks crews to find, safely capture and relocate native animals before machines move in. Fauna Spotters Pty Ltd supplies licensed FSC crews to civil, mining, renewables and infrastructure projects in every Australian state and territory — with transparent day rates and an instant online quote in under two minutes.
What our Fauna Spotter Catchers do
Every FSC mobilisation is a complete package: a licensed spotter catcher, capture and handling kit, site vehicle, GPS-logged fauna records and pre- and post-clearance reporting formatted for regulator submission.
- Pre-start habitat inspections and breeding-place checks
- Spotting ahead of mulchers, excavators and dozers during vegetation clearing
- Safe capture, handling and relocation of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians
- Dewatering supervision for dams, gilgais and culverts
- Daily fauna registers and post-clearance reports for the compliance file
When a project needs a spotter catcher
Most Australian jurisdictions require a licensed Fauna Spotter Catcher whenever vegetation clearing, dam dewatering or demolition could disturb native fauna or their breeding places. In Queensland the requirement typically appears in your Environmental Authority, Development Approval or SMP conditions; other states impose equivalent conditions through their own instruments. If your approval mentions fauna spotting, fauna catching or spotter catcher supervision, you need an FSC on site.
Licensed and audit-ready
Our spotter catchers operate under the Queensland Rehabilitation Permit (Spotter Catcher) and equivalent scientific and handling licences interstate. Licence copies, insurance certificates and induction records are supplied with every quote, so your environmental advisor has the paperwork before the crew arrives.
Transparent day rates
We publish how our pricing works — full-day crew minimums, itemised vehicles and kit, and per-km mobilisation from the nearest depot. Generate a GST-inclusive quote online any time, without waiting days for an emailed proposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a fauna spotter and a fauna catcher?
In practice they're the same licensed role. 'Fauna spotter' emphasises the observation side (spotting animals ahead of clearing) and 'fauna catcher' the capture-and-relocation side. Regulators and contractors combine them into one licensed position: the Fauna Spotter Catcher (FSC).
How much does a Fauna Spotter Catcher cost?
FSC crews are charged on a published full-day rate, with vehicles, kit and per-km travel itemised separately. Use our online quote tool for an exact, GST-inclusive price for your site and dates in under two minutes.
How quickly can a spotter catcher be on site?
Typically within 48 hours for metro and regional east-coast sites. Remote and multi-week programs should be booked about a week ahead so rosters and permits are in place.
Do you supply spotter catchers outside Queensland?
Yes — we mobilise Fauna Spotter Catchers to every Australian state and territory on DIDO/FIFO rosters, operating under the relevant state licence or authority.