This time of year, nature folk are abuzz (or a Twitter, if technologically inclined) about the wonderful diversity of birds that have returned for the summer breeding season. Red-winged blackbirds – the males, that is – and robins (including those that never really left) were among the first, followed shortly after by grackles, tree swallows, chipping sparrows and, yes, those fascinating but vexing devils the cowbirds.
But there are some other creatures that are on the move, too. This group of animals has its fans, but it also has its detractors – those furry fliers, the bats.
In our area, we have several species that can be divided into two groups based on behavior: solitary bats and colonial bats.
Read more at Kane County Chronicle
The post Good Natured: Tips for dealing with bats appeared first on #SaveTheBats.