Tag Archives: Big Brown Bats
Baby Bats: Spring 2012 (and Beyond)
A maternal colony of Big Brown bats used to roost in the louvers of my attic each spring and summer to have and raise their babies. In 2012 there were at least 30 adult female bats in this colony! It … Continue reading
Baby Bats: Spring 2011
A maternal colony of approximately 20 female Big Brown bats used to roost in the louvers of my attic each spring and summer to have and raise their babies. I first got involved in “bat rescue” in June 2005 when … Continue reading
Adult Big Brown Bat – Winter 2011
On February 1, 2011, one of my co-workers walked into my classroom carrying a brown paper bag, and he motioned me to come over to talk with him. He told me that the previous evening someone had found what they … Continue reading
Baby Bat – June 2010
In June 2005, I rescued a baby Big Brown Bat that had fallen from the louvers of my attic. For whatever the reason, a maternal colony of bats would roost there each spring and summer to have and raise their … Continue reading
Baby Bat – June 2005
I’ve learned a lot more about caring for baby bats since I first posted this in 2005. Still, it was my introduction to caring for bats under the guidance and supervision of a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. While trimming some bushes … Continue reading