We were surprised to find Townsend's big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) up and around in November when the weather is cool.
Those magnificent ears are hard to mistake for any other species out here.
However, below 62 degrees F most big-ears are lethargic.
Maybe mild temperatures called them out of their caves.
December 1 was the last night a big-ear swooped into the recess.
(Pssst! Guess what? this one is a boy!)
Reference
Barbour, R.W. and W.H. Davis. 1969. Bats of America. University of Kentucky Press, Lexington
Great pictures, especially the center one. Makes me think about digging out my Wildview stc-tgl5m again. It goes thru 4 c cells in about 2 days and I have a mental block against using so many batteries. They have a lead acid battery I could order, but so far haven't done it. Maybe I'll bite the bullet now that you've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteHey, pardner, try some rechargeable NiMHs. And thanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteBEEEAUTIFUL! You sure got my attention with those wonderful shots of the big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii). CONGRATS
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