Didn’t get this posted yesterday because server gremlins, but…

[mycrowgirl@flipping.rocks]

Didn’t get this posted yesterday because server gremlins, but…

Happy International #BatAppreciationDay!

To celebrate, this little Evening Bat (and her gestating cargo) were ready to launch this evening!
#BatsInBlankets
EDIT: i guess it counts for Happy #Baturday too

[fembot@mstdn.social]

@mycrowgirl That's great, thanks for today's 2fer. Godspeed little bat

[starry1086@wandering.shop]

@mycrowgirl Good luck Mama Bat!

[mycrowgirl@flipping.rocks]

@flipper happy to help you troubleshoot placement questions!

[mycrowgirl@flipping.rocks]

@flipper They feast on mosquitoes AND agricultural pests.

[mycrowgirl@flipping.rocks]

@flipper the general guidance is that places where the average July temp is over 80 °F/26 °C you should place it where it will get at least 6 hours of sun, otherwise mount it in a spot that gets 10 or more hours of sun.

The mess… you can get staining on the wall if you mount it on the side of the house. I mean quantity really depends on species and how many take up residence, but you certainly wouldn’t want to mount it right over a seating area or your lettuce patch.

(Although the droppings make great compost ammendments.)

Generally, I would recommend mounting on a pole, 15-20 feet above the ground with several feet below clear of shrubs etc so they can safely drop into flight.