Despite their sometimes bad reputation, bats are an integral and very useful part of the the ecosystem. While White-nose Syndrome is the largest threat facing bats in the Adirondacks right now there are still other threats to consider. Wind Turbines Cause Bat Deaths Many people … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Wind Turbine Bat Threat
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Adirondack Bats: White-nose Syndrome
Bats have faced several threats throughout their existence, one of the most predominant being humans and side effects of human actions. In North America that is no longer the case, and bats are facing their most serious threat yet! "...instead of sticking up for the little … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: White-nose Syndrome
Adirondack Bats: Defending Bats
Bats are very misunderstood animals. Usually when someone is asked to name creepy creatures, bats are somewhere near the top of their list. That creepy reputation makes many people ignore or not realize the importance that bats play in the world. Though if you don't care about … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Defending Bats
Adirondack Bats: New York Bat Species
If you've been following the Adirondack Bats series then you know a little more about bats and why they are nothing to be afraid of. Though of course wild bats should not be handled! Now let's get a little more familiar with the particular bats that are our neighbors in the … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: New York Bat Species
Adirondack Bats: Bat Feeding Habits
I've already cleared up some myths concerning bats. Hopefully you're a little less leery of them than before, but there is still more to learn! What are the diets of our local bats? Not all bat species are alike. Bat Diets That Probably Worry You The bat feeding habits that … [Read more...] about Adirondack Bats: Bat Feeding Habits