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Big Brown Bat Eptesicus fuscus
The species is larger in size than comparative species of bats, from about 4 to 5 inches (10 – 13 cm) in body length, with a 11-13 inch (28 to 33 cm) wingspan and weighing 1/2 to 5/8 ounce. The fur is moderately long, and shiny brown. The wing membranes, ears, feet, and face are dark brown to blackish in color
Big brown bats are nocturnal, roosting during the day in hollow trees, beneath loose tree bark, in the crevices of rocks or in man-made structures such as attics, barns, old buildings, eaves and window shutters
I have a walk out basement with a large over-head deck. This picture is taken looking up between my house and deck. This is little guy has roosted under my deck for the past 6 years. Always happy to see him when he returns.
Spotted on Jun 5, 2013
Submitted on Jun 5, 2013
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That is so cool! You could miss that no problem