The teen and I were debating which species of bat local vampires turn into, or if they really become true bats at all. Obviously they wouldn't be found by electronic detectors as vampires traditionally don't show up on gadgetry.

#bats

A couple of bats were dive bombing insects in the back garden tonight just before it got dark. I grabbed my old 7Dmkii and a 70-200mm lens and even though I had to push the limits of exposure to get something half decent as well as in focus, I think these are pretty decent considering how fast they were moving and changing direction.

#photoghraphy #naturephotography #bats

They are back!

#Bats #CityNights

Good morning everyone 🌞 I'm up early with the parrots today, and the bats, which have finally arrived 🎉 We were getting worried there for a bit as they were late getting here this year, but as you can see from the video they are finally here for their breeding season 😊

Ziggy had settled into my hand for a wee cuddle after biting me hard on the neck and hand just a moment ago for what transgression I haven't a clue. It's hormones time and she's definitely worked up, one moment as sweet as can be and the next a little green demon. 🥴 I often wonder if the big dinosaurs underwent the same hormonal changes. Can you imagine, a bunch of T-Rex running around ripping lumps out of one another just for looking at each other the wrong way! 😁

Plans for today are solid crochet after having very little time yesterday again due to a hold up with Ziggy's meds that has us waiting at the vet for ages. I *will* finish the competition toy this week so help me!

Have a very lovely day, whatever you get up to 🤗

#GoodMorning #Parrots #Bats

🦇🌿 In #Franklin, #NZ, a #community-led group called Finding Franklin Bats teaches landowners, #kids, and #Indigenous Māori volunteers to track critically #endangered #pekapeka (long-tailed #bats) using detectors, radio telemetry, and harp traps.

With just 180 volunteers and a small budget, they’re filling gaps left by underfunded #government #research, catching 100 bats this year alone.

👉 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/05/weve-got-bats-the-community-bringing-new-zealands-pekapeka-into-the-spotlight/

#newzealand #conservation #science #endangeredspecies #maori #kaitiakitanga #wildlife #ecology #aotearoa