Montgomeryshire has a fantastic range of mammals, from the tiny Pygmy Shrew to the great Red Deer, from aerial masters such as pipistrelle bats to expert swimmers like otters. With approximately 40 species of mammals in Montgomeryshire, there is plenty to see, without being overwhelming. I hope this blog inspires you to not only keep your eyes open for our wonderful mammals, but report your sightings too!
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Bat in the logpile
Rescued a female pipistrelle bat today. She was found in a pile of logs and put on top of a nearby shed out of harms way. When she hadn't gone the next day, I received a call and bombed over to pick her up. Since she seemed unhurt, I took her straight to the local bat carer for some R&R. She seemed perky enough, so I thought she was probably just a little dehydrated and hungry. Sadly, however, it transpired that she had a broken wing, so she will not be able to be released back into the wild. Not what we had hoped for, but at least she has the best possible care.
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