Hello Wild Side Readers!
ICYMI – check out the short 4-minute video I created for the virtual Farm Science Review on the benefits of bats and how to attract them to your farm or woodland! Below are some additional resources and videos – enjoy!
Videos:
- Update on Ohio Bats – a video for professionals, landowners, and those looking for a more detailed discussion on Ohio bat populations
- Series created for Pickaway County Parks District – for learners of all ages
Publications & Websites:
- Ohio Division of Wildlife, Mammals of Ohio Field Guide
- OSU Extension Fact Sheet – Dead Trees as Resources for Wildlife
- Beneficial Forest Management Practices for WNS-affected Bats – more in depth info on managing forests for bats, especially those impacted by white-nose syndrome (WNS)
- Who to contact for help with managing your woods for bats
- Bat House plans and information
- Guidance on dealing with bats in your home or building
Thanks for learning more about bats!
(Psssst…don’t forget! National Bat Week is coming soon – October 24th – 31st, 2020! Be sure to check The Ohio Bat Working Group website for additional ways to learn about bats!)
“The last word in ignorance is the person who says of an
animal or plant: What good is it?” ~ Aldo Leopold