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Wildlife Reports => Southern Ontario Wildlife => Topic started by: Dinusaur on August 15, 2021, 05:50:11 PM

Title: Big Brown Bat
Post by: Dinusaur on August 15, 2021, 05:50:11 PM

I was in Valley Inn (Burlington) this morning (Aug 15) when all of a sudden saw this bat flying around with a couple of Barn Swallows in its tow. This is one of the most abundant of 18 species of bats found in Canada; however, surprised to see one in broad daylight. I haven't been contributing to this site lately; been quite busy with work, Euro2020 and Olympics. Hopefully will get back to the old rhythms soon.


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Title: Re: Big Brown Bat
Post by: Shortsighted on August 15, 2021, 07:43:03 PM

 Extraordinary feat in capturing a sharp image of a flying bat with a 500mm lens. You may have been busy with other concerns for the last while but it hasn’t withered your panning skills. You must have quite the impressive burst rate. I haven’t actually seen a bat in quite some time. Even when I did see one there was not enough light left in the day to even consider photography. Well done!

Title: Re: Big Brown Bat
Post by: Ally on August 15, 2021, 08:02:37 PM

Wow! That was not expected. So sharp!  And when I was reading your post, I thought you work with Olympics too.

Title: Re: Big Brown Bat
Post by: Charline on August 17, 2021, 01:53:26 PM

Fantastic capture!!

Title: Re: Big Brown Bat
Post by: Axeman on August 17, 2021, 02:24:43 PM

That is really cool! Great pic! The only times I have found a bat (LBB) in daylight, they have been on the ground and appeared disoriented....as for LBB's being one of the most abundant...I have only ever seen them at MacGregor Pt. campground....there is no mistaking whether you've spotted an LBB or BBB once you've seen a BBB.