Bats are often disliked and unwelcomed around humans. They are an important part of out ecosystems. Often cited as a carrier of rabies, yet incidences of causitive transmission to humans are rare.
Territories are approximately 100 miles. Consuming insects, particularly midges and mosquitoes and aquatic insects as primary food sources. Typically consuming 3 -7 grams of insects per night. Metabolising the food in 45 minutes.
White nose disease threatens the population in northwestern United States. This one appears fine.
At night sit very quietly and listen for their very high pitched calls, while appreciating all they do to cull the mosquitoes.
