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5 Ways to Make Your Yard More Wildlife Friendly
Transforming your yard into a wildlife haven not only brings a piece of nature closer to home but also supports local ecosystems. Here are five simple ways to make your yard a welcoming retreat for wildlife (we can help with #2 and #3). batbnb.com
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Should you Install a Bat House on a Tree?
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The short answer is maybe, but probably not. Let's explore this.
Bat Chat: BatBnB and Merlin Tuttle
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Happy Bat Week! We talked with Merlin about bat misinformation, species that use bat houses, and what's unique about vampire bats- other than their diet!
Do Bats Use Bat Houses?
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This was a fun collab with our friends at @anecomindedchildhood
Bat House Expert
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In this live chat, bat expert Merlin Tuttle answers all your questions about bat houses! Merlin has over 60 years of experience studying and conserving bat populations, and he's here to share his knowledge with you. This chat covers everything you need to know about providing a safe and welcoming habitat for these amazing creatures. So whether you're a seasoned bat enthusiast or just curious ab...
More Bat House Questions Answered by Bat Expert: Merlin Tuttle
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Should you worry about bats overheating? Do you need a pup catcher on your bat house? What are the benefits of having bats around? Should you worry about bat droppings? and MORE with Merlin Tuttle.
Adrian Grenier Installs a Bat House
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Sending a big Thank You to Adrian Grenier for giving us some love five years ago, and for your insta videos today putting up some BatBnBs with your adorable donkey Auggie. We appreciate you repping our small business over the years and being a superstar UN environmental ambassador! If you haven't watched Adrian's RUclips series, Earth Speed, go check it out!
Bat House Questions Answered
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We asked bat expert, Merlin Tuttle, all of the most common bat house questions. Here's what you need to know about bat houses.
Bat Houses: The Natural Solution to Pest Control
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Bat Houses: The Natural Solution to Pest Control
How to get kids excited about bats! Chat with children's book author, Emma Reynolds
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How to get kids excited about bats! Chat with children's book author, Emma Reynolds
How to Ethically Remove Bats from your Attic
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How to Ethically Remove Bats from your Attic
Bat House Building- Take a sneak peak to learn how BatBnBs are built!
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Bat House Building- Take a sneak peak to learn how BatBnBs are built!
Bat Chat with Nerdy-Bat-Lady, Emily Stanford & Emma Reynolds
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Bat Chat with Nerdy-Bat-Lady, Emily Stanford & Emma Reynolds
Bats Leaving Pole Mounted Bat House- BatBnB
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Bats Leaving Pole Mounted Bat House- BatBnB
How do bats catch bugs?
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How do bats catch bugs?
Do bats eat mosquitoes? Bat Expert Dr. Merlin Tuttle explains
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Do bats eat mosquitoes? Bat Expert Dr. Merlin Tuttle explains
Why you need to hang your bat house high up
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Why you need to hang your bat house high up
Bats and Mezcal
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Bats and Mezcal
Bat House Painting Guide
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Bat House Painting Guide
Are Bats Dangerous to Pets?
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Are Bats Dangerous to Pets?
Bat entering BatBnB bat house
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Bat entering BatBnB bat house
Bat Guano! Helpful or Dangerous?
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Bat Guano! Helpful or Dangerous?
Will rats or snakes live in my bat house? See how to (harmlessly) deter other animals
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Will rats or snakes live in my bat house? See how to (harmlessly) deter other animals
How to keep wasps out of your bat box
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How to keep wasps out of your bat box
How to Deter Woodpeckers From Your Bat Box
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How to Deter Woodpeckers From Your Bat Box
Koalas Rely on Bats!
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Koalas Rely on Bats!
Will bats eat my bees?
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Will bats eat my bees?
5 Key Qualities of a Successful Bat House
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5 Key Qualities of a Successful Bat House
KNOW YOUR BATS! Test your knowledge for Bat Appreciation Day
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KNOW YOUR BATS! Test your knowledge for Bat Appreciation Day
Which bat house is right for me?
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Which bat house is right for me?

Комментарии

  • @victoriacampbell192
    @victoriacampbell192 5 дней назад

    I have a female pallid bat living in my attic. Just one bat . She keeps all the scorpions from getting into my home. I am very grateful . She doesn't bother anyone and is actually quite friendly!!! I do not feed her or handle her. I live in the middle of the Mohave desert. She has been living in my attic for about a year now. I love watching her hunt some of the scorpions etc. She stays out of my living area. She is very sweet ❤

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 5 часов назад

      what a thoughtful neighbor she is!

  • @LillyCarver-ys2je
    @LillyCarver-ys2je 7 дней назад

    Me and my daughter was walking back end july and she run ahead of me and i felt aomething bite like throught my tahirt on my upper back im so scared was bat i never seen on but i know we have lighting with bugs fly around in my parking lot now all i can think of if it was a bat and anxiety i have been scared rabies for ever and have health anxiety about rabies and bats and sick animals bc cat died had scratched me 2019 i took it to a clinic and it had aomething wrong with it and died and i read can die years later from rabies only rabid bats found in my town was 2019 2020 feom map online im scared was bat

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 5 часов назад

      If you are concerned, then it is always best to proceed cautiously and seek out medical attention.

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 16 дней назад

    Awesome. Thank you. Subscribed.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 5 часов назад

      We appreciate you!

  • @indgogirlz
    @indgogirlz 20 дней назад

    Thank you for all the information shared!!!!

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 5 часов назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @AaronDurr
    @AaronDurr 2 месяца назад

    A fat bat almost landed on my hat hi my name is Aaron Durr Burger 😊

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 2 месяца назад

      Hello Aaron! Bats will swoop down towards us humans, but they are only after the bugs that are around us outside.

  • @michaeldill7620
    @michaeldill7620 2 месяца назад

    Any info on southern Baja? It’s extreme varied temperatures here. Summer is brutal.. any advice greatly appreciated!🙏🏽😇

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 2 месяца назад

      We have a blog about bat houses in warmer climates: batbnb.com/blogs/blog/keeping-your-bat-house-cool-in-warmer-climates

  • @PDXposadas
    @PDXposadas 3 месяца назад

    Well communicated!! I hope they become trendy and everyone gets one lol

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! They are already pretty trendy, and hopefully will continue to grow in popularity.

  • @tonywyant8957
    @tonywyant8957 3 месяца назад

    Good information. One question?? Why do the commercially purchased bat houses have to b so darn expensive??

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 3 месяца назад

      You really get what you pay for with bat houses. Ours are the highest quality on the market. They are made with the best materials to help them last as long as possible. They were also designed with the bat's needs in mind, and we worked closely with Dr. Merlin Tuttle on the design and he has over 40 years of experience studying bat houses. We also provide education and help with placement options.

  • @brandonly27
    @brandonly27 3 месяца назад

    You're all into attracting bats until you find one in your bedroom. I'm sorry but it's survival at that point.

  • @larryhenry719
    @larryhenry719 3 месяца назад

    I heard it takes up to 2 yrs for bats to find the bat house and sometimes they don't find them so there more for decoration ?

  • @larryhenry719
    @larryhenry719 3 месяца назад

    How big should the entry area be?

  • @badasswood
    @badasswood 3 месяца назад

    lol... dust?? dang bats in the barn poopin sticky bat poo, sticks to everything, 😅friends come over snd go crazy over the stuff, they scrape the boards that i put over everything😅i sshould go in the bat poo business

  • @grayrecluse7496
    @grayrecluse7496 4 месяца назад

    Why don't the bats eat the wadp?

  • @kellyreece6523
    @kellyreece6523 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for adding this!

  • @kriswycoff979
    @kriswycoff979 6 месяцев назад

    I am sixs blocks from a river and 8 city blocks from 4 lakes. there is a colony in the attic . I keep bee's , I feed birds and have a running bird foutain. I am placing a large bat box on the second story south side of my home.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 5 месяцев назад

      Excellent! Best of luck!

  • @kriswycoff979
    @kriswycoff979 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you , the house we bought has a bat coloney in the attic, I bought a large bat box . I don't want to oust these bats but I want to redirect them and give them a better option. I love bats they eat they're weight in bugs every night ....a large amount of those bugs are mosqito's. I have always lived with bats around I love them.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 5 месяцев назад

      thanks for caring about the bats! Bat houses are a great way to redirect the bats.

    • @jpjp3873
      @jpjp3873 3 месяца назад

      Did it work?

  • @gendoll5006
    @gendoll5006 6 месяцев назад

    Dear God! These are over $200!!!?!? Why?? It’s a wooden box!! That’s crazy man, my $30 one from Amazon has served me well for years now. Wow.

    • @aladrasullivan9018
      @aladrasullivan9018 3 месяца назад

      Got that bloody right mate,they're ripping people!

    • @maxsparks5183
      @maxsparks5183 3 месяца назад

      Actually, no. It’s not just a wooden box. It is a design optimized for the survival of and attraction of bats.

    • @josiahhenderson6982
      @josiahhenderson6982 3 месяца назад

      @@maxsparks5183they just gave us the design too!

    • @likezoinks9615
      @likezoinks9615 Месяц назад

      @@maxsparks5183made out of wood, in the shape of a box

  • @baybarsk
    @baybarsk 6 месяцев назад

    Where do I get the bat?

  • @BatmanWangChung
    @BatmanWangChung 6 месяцев назад

    Guano is a chief resource of the Wachati.

  • @SlipMahoneyBowery
    @SlipMahoneyBowery 7 месяцев назад

    Is there a healthy or unhealthy population level for Bats? Can I attract enough Bats to be harmful to other animals that rely on Insects?

  • @NonNone-qm4zi
    @NonNone-qm4zi 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. I was asked to make a few bat houses for a friend and was curious about style and sizing. I also liked your cleat mounting system.... nice idea.

  • @4everolivetree
    @4everolivetree 7 месяцев назад

    My mom sent me this

  • @coziii.1829
    @coziii.1829 7 месяцев назад

    If your a farmer you deal either all kinda of poop 💩 NO BIG DEAL

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 7 месяцев назад

      So true! This is oftentimes the biggest concern people have, not realizing that they are surrounded by wild animal poop outside.

  • @make-upalternatives5291
    @make-upalternatives5291 8 месяцев назад

    Just read his book ❤

  • @chuckcapage6238
    @chuckcapage6238 8 месяцев назад

    NERDY BAT LADY??? You should rename yourself "The Bat Babe"! What an extremely attractive young lady!!! GREAT video, Dr. Tuttle is AMAZING. LOVED him on the JRE! I learned a lot about bat houses and will definitely check out your site for some. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @TheNativeTwo
    @TheNativeTwo 9 месяцев назад

    Can bats be moved? Can I call a pest control company and ask them if I can get the bats during a removal? I want to line the entire eaves of my barn , all around the entire building, with built in bat houses.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 9 месяцев назад

      You'll have to contact bat removal professionals. You can always reach out to local wildlife biologists to see who they recommend. You want to make sure the bats will not be harmed. You can then line the eaves. Putting up a bat house before the bats are removed and the eaves are lined, will give the bats somewhere else to go.

  • @cineSilas
    @cineSilas 10 месяцев назад

  • @CrazyIvan865
    @CrazyIvan865 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this. It was very informative. I'm starting in beekeeping, and the wax moths and hive beetles that can infest bee hives are nocturanl flying insects that can cause issues for the bees. There really isnt a whole lot of options for controlling them effectively, that won't cause some degree of harm or issue for the bees themselves. Most forms of control are things like oil traps, swiffer sheets, mint candies, etc. All reactive measures rather than proactive measures to prevent them from growing to the point of becoming a problem, or to reduce the numbers before they gain entrance. A strong colony can manage them on their own, but a weaker or newer colony, or a colony with a heavy infestation, are typically at the greatest risk of being wiped out. I'm rather surprised that I wasnt able to find any information/study on the potential symbiotic relationship between bees and bats. Bats are a flying, forest dwelling isectivorous mammal. While bees are a diurnal forest dwelling insect that suffers from insects that are nocturnal. Both are social creatures that seem to prefer a small colony, in most cases; as opposed to a solitary lifestyle with only 1 bat per nest site. And their habitat preferences are almost identical in the various ecosystems they inhabit. Over the years I've noticed a reduction in bat populations, or at least how often I'm able to see any. And can't help but wonder if the prevalence of 4G, 5G, WiFi, cell towers and other forms of UHF/VHF radio frequencies and forms of EMF might be having an effect on both populations of bees and bats. Or if it's more a case of habitat loss (less wildflowers/"weeds" and more HOA picture perfect lawns), insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, etc. A reduction in conducive habitats and diversity in plant life, which reduces diversity in insect life, can have a "trickle UP effect that impacts the density and diversity of larger species on up the food chain. In any regard... getting into beekeeping; I'm interested in possibly improving the ecosystem in other ways. Such as measures to foster native bees and butterflies, hornets/wasps, birds, owels, etc So I've been considering making bat boxes out of pallets to put up. My question being... would thicker outter walls, such as 2 or 4 inch, be better or worse? seeing that it acts as an insulator and heat sink, to provide more stable temperatures, would hold in the bats body heat, absorb more heat during the day, radiate or help stablize night time and winter temperatures, etc. My limited understanding would be that the better insulation and ability for it to act as a heat sink would be better. But it may have an opposite effect; if the batts body heat wouldn't be enough to heat the space.

  • @kimberlyrose5943
    @kimberlyrose5943 11 месяцев назад

    I live next to the ocean. So I have a constant breeze. I also have many street lights. Do bats like the ocean?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 10 месяцев назад

      Bats are found all up and down coasts, absolutely! If there are bugs, there are probably bats. There have even been bats found miles offshore.

  • @MrScubaski
    @MrScubaski 11 месяцев назад

    Bats don’t like cedar smell ?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 10 месяцев назад

      They have no problem with cedar, especially when it's been dried out. Cedarwood essential oil has a more concentrated smell, so that's why some people think that cedar is a problem when it is actually one of the more successful woods for a bat house.

  • @pipper4747
    @pipper4747 Год назад

    cheers for your work :)

  • @laximenezfyvie
    @laximenezfyvie Год назад

    How about viral diseases? Isn’t guano how COVID-19 finally spread to humans? What are the risks of viral diseases that can be spread to humans in gardening with guano based fertilizer?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      www.merlintuttle.org/exaggerated-disease-warnings/

  • @jimmypickle6343
    @jimmypickle6343 Год назад

    Anyone who thinks bats should be protected has never had bats in their house.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      That is definitely not a fun experience, but we are encouraging the protection of bats in the wild because they do serve a very important purpose. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with them. We hope that can change for you.

    • @michaelwalling8281
      @michaelwalling8281 7 месяцев назад

      My sympathies. But your comment makes me wonder why humans are protected.

    • @bryanjames5256
      @bryanjames5256 7 месяцев назад

      It's a wild animal. You should expect nothing less. In the meantime, maybe educate yourself on the important role they play in our ecosystem.

    • @kipberlin7533
      @kipberlin7533 7 месяцев назад

      I used to enjoy watching the bat fly around my house. He’d go out at night and come back in the morning

    • @RickNice87
      @RickNice87 6 месяцев назад

      @@kipberlin7533tell me you named him Vlad

  • @dcavic6157
    @dcavic6157 Год назад

    How well do these work in the North East? We have mid and often harsh winters

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      In the Northeast, bats will use bat houses as a summer home and will go elsewhere for the winter. You can choose to bring the bat house down during the winter if you want, or they can stay up. Bat houses can definitely be successful in the Northeast!

  • @billwarren8076
    @billwarren8076 Год назад

    In Australia there is danger of alyssa virus (a relative of rabies), and horses are at risk of contracting Hendra virus from bats, so it would pay to be careful around bats, particularly in the Northern states of Australia

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB 7 месяцев назад

      We should always be careful around wild animals, that is very true, but carefully coexisting.

  • @cressi777
    @cressi777 Год назад

    👍👍👋

  • @AlariaGodwin
    @AlariaGodwin Год назад

    We generally hit rock within inches of starting to dig. Any recommendations other than mounting it on a building instead?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      You could use a tree, but you want to make sure the nearest branches are 10-15 feet away from the bat house.

    • @AlariaGodwin
      @AlariaGodwin Год назад

      @@BatBnB Thank you! We'll keep searching for the right spot

  • @DustyKorpse
    @DustyKorpse Год назад

    Cool 🦇

  • @dumptrump4ever
    @dumptrump4ever Год назад

    Do bats (esp. in the Calif Sierras) prefer or are adverse to burn't wood? Possibly more nutrients available? I'm hoping to procure some Jeffery Pine siding to make a few bat houses. Attached to my house (at 4200' High Sierra Desert) the bats will have a warm place in the winter. Great video, thanks!

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Great question. Our guess is that the burnt wood would contain carcinogens, which would not be healthy for the bats if they will even come near it due to the smell it may have. If you are interested in building your own bat house, check out Merlin Tuttle's Bat House Guide (linked in our shop at batbnb.com).

  • @tylerewing2049
    @tylerewing2049 Год назад

    Here in Iowa I have a 55 ft tall concrete silo on my farm property, this silo has the rebar hopps that surround the silo I've installed two bat houses last week...

    • @tylerewing2049
      @tylerewing2049 Год назад

      Also this silo has, a vine that is growing around it about 40 percent covered.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      That's great! Good luck with the bat houses, let us know how it goes.

  • @coldspring624
    @coldspring624 Год назад

    I have an old wooden shed.Inside is stacked a 4 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft stack of old ruff cut lumber covered with an old tarp. It is home to hundreds of bats.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Wow! Well if you ever need to move the lumber, definitely check into a bat house for the current residents 😉

  • @acmund
    @acmund Год назад

    I plan to put a bat house over my compost pile. Shouldn't be any worry of pathogens, and my garden will love it.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      That's a great idea!

  • @imzadi83fanvids7
    @imzadi83fanvids7 Год назад

    How much of a risk is a woodpecker bothering a bat house? Is the prevention something recommended to do from the start if you have woodpeckers visit your yard or only if they start to cause a problem? Will they go for a bat house over nearby trees?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Go ahead and wait to see if there is a problem. Having woodpeckers around doesn't mean that they will bother the bat house. If you see one checking it out, then it may come back.

  • @marekkijak4465
    @marekkijak4465 Год назад

    Witam, mam pytanie, jaka ma być szeroka szczelina między deskami aby była wygodna dla nietoperza?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      To zależy od gatunku, ale komory powinny mieć otwór co najmniej 3/4 cala. Mam nadzieję, że to ma sens, używam tłumacza google

    • @marekkijak4465
      @marekkijak4465 Год назад

      @@BatBnB dzięki kochana za odpowiedź,chodzi mi o to by tam nie zamieszkały osy i szerszenie,też jestem eko.

    • @ajfoster7593
      @ajfoster7593 Месяц назад

      My question is can bat droppings affect animals?

  • @dusbus2384
    @dusbus2384 Год назад

    What exterior water based food safe stain do you recommend?

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Behr is a reliable brand, and can be found at most hardware stores. Focusing on water-based and exterior grade

  • @alanwhitsitt5196
    @alanwhitsitt5196 Год назад

    I see the one painted like an American flag. Doesn't the bat house need to be painted dark? Is natural wood color dark enough? Just learning about it here...

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Great question. The color recommendations are based on the climate of the region and how much sunlight the bat house is going to get, but ultimately it is up to you. We give tips on what would give you the best chances of success. Check out our painting guide for more info: batbnb.com/pages/painting-guide

  • @alanwhitsitt5196
    @alanwhitsitt5196 Год назад

    I have a bunch of tongue and groove boards i just found, so I was looking for plans. Glad I found this tho so I can see that how big I make it matters. Thank you.

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Awesome! This guide is a great resource for building your own bat house: batbnb.com/collections/shop/products/the-bat-house-guide-by-merlin-tuttle

  • @patrickreid2767
    @patrickreid2767 Год назад

    Watching from canada and wondering about the whitenose fungus in bats spreading

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      You can follow all the latest updates on White-nose syndrome here: www.whitenosesyndrome.org/

  • @shawndubay4050
    @shawndubay4050 Год назад

    Hi y'all great video. I am located in Northern Kentucky. I was wondering what is the best size gap between the baffles of the roost for the big brown bats. Three quarters of an inch or bump it up to an inch?? Oh and I can confirm a maternity colony near me. Well I always see them around a few houses down. Noticing the group getting bigger and seeing new pups on the wing.😊

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      That's so exciting that you have a maternity colony nearby! 3/4 of an inch is great, any bigger than that and other critters will be able to get in besides the bats.

    • @shawndubay4050
      @shawndubay4050 Год назад

      @@BatBnB Yes very hopeful that they decide to move into the future bat house and thank you. But big brown bats will happily live in three quarters of an inch gaps. It's amazing that a bat with their body size can squeeze into and be comfortable in that tight of a space.

  • @Boreal_Spirit
    @Boreal_Spirit Год назад

    This channel needs more attention

    • @BatBnB
      @BatBnB Год назад

      Thank you, that's so kind of you to say.