Vesper Bat Collection
The Vesper Bat: A Fascinating Creature of the Night Meet the Vesper bat, also known as Bechstein's Bat, a small mammal that calls the Ardennes in Belgium its home
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The Vesper Bat: A Fascinating Creature of the Night Meet the Vesper bat, also known as Bechstein's Bat, a small mammal that calls the Ardennes in Belgium its home. During winter, these bats hibernate in caves, seeking shelter from the cold. The Vesper bat belongs to two different species - the Flying fox and Myotis species. One such species is the Lesser Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis blythii), which forms breeding colonies and roosts inside ruined palaces. Another intriguing member of this family is the Natterers Bat (Myotis nattereri). Researchers often study them during night surveys, carefully holding adults in gloved hands at places like Colwick Woods. Traveling across continents, we find the Southwestern Myotis (Myotis auriculus) taking flight after quenching its thirst in Chiricahuas within Coronado National Forest in Arizona, USA. Back to Europe again, we encounter another common sight - the Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus). These agile creatures can be found echolocating while resting on logs or stones during September nights in Sussex, England. In groups or alone, they gracefully navigate through their habitat. Whether it's resting on logs or honeysuckle bushes or flying over them at nightfall – these bats are truly captivating to observe. Lastly, let's not forget about Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii), another member of this diverse family. This particular species showcases unique characteristics that set it apart from others within its genus. From hibernation to survey research and breathtaking flights over forests and meadows – each caption provides a glimpse into different aspects of these mesmerizing creatures known as Vesper bats.