Comments on: Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat: Species of the Week

By: Elizabeth Enslin

Elizabeth Enslin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:13:50 +0000

Thanks, Russell. Yes, do let me know. I’m intrigued by the idea of tiny bats eating fish. That would be something to see (or maybe hear?)

By: Russell Constable

Russell Constable — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:34:07 +0000

Hi again Elizabeth. They were a micro bat… the Large footed myotis (Myotis macropus) and are rather handsome little critters. They are a fish eater and only tiny. You could easily fit six of them inside a tennis ball. I will blog about them soon and will let you know when I do! Thanks for your story!

By: Elizabeth Enslin

Elizabeth Enslin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:49:12 +0000

Thanks for the solidarity, Russ. It’s also heartening for me to know about your experience. What kind of bats were they?

By: Russell Constable

Russell Constable — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:15:33 +0000

Hi Elizabeth
I have had a similar experience myself recently with some micro bats in my shed. Like you I could look at them every day but won’t as they need their space. It was nice to see someone on another continent experiencing the same joy and wonder!
cheers Russ