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May 6, 2012 18:27:31 GMT -8
Post by Randy on May 6, 2012 18:27:31 GMT -8
Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering if anyone has seen any bats yet? I just put up a bat box. Last summer there were lots of bats every night flying towards the lagoon, but I didn't move here until July so I'm not sure when they arrive. I haven't seen any yet...
Thanks!!
Randy - Langley
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May 6, 2012 20:56:37 GMT -8
Post by Randy on May 6, 2012 20:56:37 GMT -8
Of course the day I post the message I see my first bats of the year. There were lots flying past around 8:30-9:30 tonight. Glad they are back and I hope they find my bat box!
Randy
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May 12, 2012 21:34:38 GMT -8
Post by Gord on May 12, 2012 21:34:38 GMT -8
Randy, isnt that the way. Let us know how they take to your box. Ive played with some designs and locations and have had some luck after awhile.
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May 13, 2012 14:05:51 GMT -8
Post by murraybrown on May 13, 2012 14:05:51 GMT -8
Randy, good luck with your bat box. Unlike Gord I had boxes up for years and as far as I know I never had anything come near it.
They would fly around the yard every evening, but Nada, as far as my box was concerned.
Let us know if you have any success.
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May 14, 2012 21:52:46 GMT -8
Post by Gord on May 14, 2012 21:52:46 GMT -8
I will draw up a diagram of the box design Ive had success with when I get time. It might have been a coincidence, but after I made some adjustments I got some right away.
Also important to consider where you put them. They like a nice warm aspect that gets a decent amount of sun and I dont think they like it if obscured by leaves and branches too much either.
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May 30, 2012 20:47:36 GMT -8
Post by Randy on May 30, 2012 20:47:36 GMT -8
Gord, thanks for the advice. Are you able to provide a pic of what you went with? I haven't had any luck yet. It is about 10-11 feet high and faces south. However I don't think it would get the early morning sun because the house may block it. I'm thinking of moving it so it faces southeast and gets the sun immediately in the morning and trying to put it up another foot or so.
Thoughts anyone?
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Jun 2, 2012 22:10:21 GMT -8
Post by Gord on Jun 2, 2012 22:10:21 GMT -8
Randy, will share what Ive done ASAP. Sounds like your location is pretty good. The one I have is about 5.5 feet up and does not get direct sun until midday.
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