We were incredibly blessed to have spent the past week in the north woods of Maine at Buckhorn Camps (Buckhorn Camps – Experience the Maine Tradition).
Well, that is certainly interesting. Makes you wonder how bats make their first foray into their lodgings, wherever they are. And, I know where they can get some bat guano.
Thanks for this, Sylvia. The pics are lovely! You've given me a start of a sermon for Sunday. Don't we all need that get-away time to recharge our wild and precious lives! Much love to you both. :-)
Now, your stay in the Northern Woods of Maine had to have been awesome! I am so jealous. Your description of the area + the lodge where you stayed sounded great. The pictures were beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Steve must have loved it, too!!
Sylvia…Thank you for the wonderful write up on bats. I have always loved them. One time at the Farm, when I was little + adventuresome , my sister (4 yrs older) + I ventured to the 2nd floor then opened the door that led to the attic. To our amazement + a little trepidation, every step up to the attic was covered with bats. We just stared at them a minute in awe then quietly closed the door, tiptoed down the stairs, out the front door + ran as fast as we could to the barn!!!!
No wonder we never were bothered by mosquitoes when there.
I’m very glad to know that the disease is on the way out. I was concerned another species was on its way out.
Have to say that scientists, especially those of the field variety, are my nominees for hopeful subspecies. Fascination turns readily to affection, it seems...and we surely need all the affection they (and we) can manage. Thanks for the report from Buckhorn...and, welcome home.
I loved learning about the bats and also enjoyed your photos of such a beautiful place in Maine. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you were blessed by your own close encounter with that brown bat in the window. Bats get a bad rap, but they are wondrous creatures - thanks for pointing out their goodness!
So, Georgetown, Maine is troubled by swarms of mosquitoes. It’s not widely known, but anyone who has lived there can attest to this.
At one time the citizenry was on the brink of trying to spray the island to deal with these mosquitoes. Then someone introduced them to bat houses.
Which didn’t pan out as the solution because folks didn’t know they only work as acceptable housing to bats IF they have bat guano in them already.
I don’t know what’s happened in Georgetown 2024, but I couldn’t help but mention this conundrum to you and your good thing focus on wee bats.
There’s a message in their bad reputation:
I’m thinking about what that is.🫤
Hugs
Well, that is certainly interesting. Makes you wonder how bats make their first foray into their lodgings, wherever they are. And, I know where they can get some bat guano.
Forgot to say that I'm going to make some pancakes for breakfast... using some BATty Crocker BATter!
The master punster at work again!
Arrrgh, Pat🤪
Thanks for this, Sylvia. The pics are lovely! You've given me a start of a sermon for Sunday. Don't we all need that get-away time to recharge our wild and precious lives! Much love to you both. :-)
Always happy to provide the start of a sermon!
Now, your stay in the Northern Woods of Maine had to have been awesome! I am so jealous. Your description of the area + the lodge where you stayed sounded great. The pictures were beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Steve must have loved it, too!!
Yes, Steve loved it there. We all did! Hard not to love such a beautiful and peaceful spot!
Sylvia…Thank you for the wonderful write up on bats. I have always loved them. One time at the Farm, when I was little + adventuresome , my sister (4 yrs older) + I ventured to the 2nd floor then opened the door that led to the attic. To our amazement + a little trepidation, every step up to the attic was covered with bats. We just stared at them a minute in awe then quietly closed the door, tiptoed down the stairs, out the front door + ran as fast as we could to the barn!!!!
No wonder we never were bothered by mosquitoes when there.
I’m very glad to know that the disease is on the way out. I was concerned another species was on its way out.
I will have to ask Steve if he ever saw those bats! I love hearing stories about the farm. Thank you!
Have to say that scientists, especially those of the field variety, are my nominees for hopeful subspecies. Fascination turns readily to affection, it seems...and we surely need all the affection they (and we) can manage. Thanks for the report from Buckhorn...and, welcome home.
I love this -- the idea that field scientists are a hopeful subspecies! Great nominees!
I loved learning about the bats and also enjoyed your photos of such a beautiful place in Maine. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you were blessed by your own close encounter with that brown bat in the window. Bats get a bad rap, but they are wondrous creatures - thanks for pointing out their goodness!
They are wondrous indeed! Thank you!