forgot to turn off my flash-- sorry bud!
in Devil's Icebox
On the ground at intersection of Raccoon Run & Blue Stem - near the tree with the hole in it.
Found inside a building during the day and was caught using a small recycling bin. Was not handled. No one was bitten. Released outside away from people.
In an abandoned train tunnel.
Roosting midday in shaded alcove on Bayer Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, MO. Observed just outside window of 2nd floor landing on brick wall. Stretched wing while being watched.
Released in nearby city park shortly after this photo was taken. Flies well.
Bat flew off right after photo was taken, there was no blood on the ground, just feces...
Eastern Red?
hanging out in spicebush along the trail
Absolutely guessing here. What a surprise find. Hanging out at eye-level from a small sapling. 61 degrees today, cool and a bit windy.
On Bird Safe STL Survey
16 grams. Laying on back on sidewalk next to tall glass highrise. Admitted to rehab for observation.
first two pics are of female, last two are of male. all participants rabies vaccinated bat biologists/techs :-)
On sidewalk base of glass highrise building. Taken to rehab for observation.