Little brown Bat

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I survey for bats and catch big browns quite frequently. From this photo I can distinguish this as a big brown instead of a little brown by its long shiny hair and size. I would without a doubt call this a big brown, Eptesicus fuscus. The most common species found in homes in the Eastern US.

I found it at the bottom of my fireplace dead inside my home...I was removing it to take it outside.

nice spotting! Why was someone holding it?

Makes sense, I think u are correct as well...thx!

Think you nailed the ID.