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Our first pup of the year, an evening bat, snuggling under his proud mum.

We had a naming contest for Mother’s Da and got so many great suggestions; we loved them all!

Radar got the most votes, but we all have our personal favorites.

You’ll be seeing those other names soon as this year’s pups roll in!

Posted on May 13, 2018, updated on May 17, 2018 by The Refuge

Funny (and informative) post from David Curiel, the concierge at the Whisper Valley community.

Lone bat found on our solar equipment! from Austin

Posted on April 27, 2018, updated on April 27, 2018 by The Refuge

The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation asked us to “represent” as they announced grants given for “Bats For the Future” at the Shell Campus in Houston’s Energy Corridor. Nothing like seeing live bats up close and personal. Our “Bat Ambassadors” were the stars of the show!
Thanks NFWF!

Posted on February 16, 2018, updated on February 16, 2018 by The Refuge

Great work Di! The first two talks were to veterinarians at the Convention Center, the last one for the Rotary Club on their riverboat cruise. The boat cruise was really great! The city looked beautiful at night and the bats were translucent in the bridge lights!

Austin bat presentations. talks, programs, education, outreach

Austin bat presentations, talks, education, programs, outreach

Austin bat presentations, talks, outreach, programs, education

Austin bat presentation, talks, outreach, education, programs

Posted on October 17, 2017, updated on October 18, 2017 by The Refuge

Good-sized crowd – Great emergence at Congress Avenue Bridge. Even though they flew right about dark, they were backlit by the city lights and everyone down below got a great view!J

Posted on October 8, 2017, updated on October 12, 2017 by The Refuge

Free-tailed pup trying on his scary face for Halloween. We’re not buying it – still way cute!
Best Insta-replies?
From pink_1101floyd “Fire the lasers!”
From 747mandi “Game face!”

Austin bat talks presentations outreach education programs Congress Avenue Bridge bats

Posted on October 6, 2017, updated on October 7, 2017 by The Refuge

Groot goes back to the wild! Our wonderful Seminole pup Groot was released last night at Jerry and Jim Czyzak’s property in Red Rock, TX. Jerry found Groot in her swimming pool back in July and brought him to us for drinking lessons. He soon learned to judge his angle better as he swooped down for a drink, but never forgot his pool experience. We could never get him to take more than a drop of water, even on the hottest days when others drank a whole syringe!
Last night he went home and brought with him two female Seminole friends. Those of us who witnessed the release have a feeling there will be lots more baby Seminoles at Jerry’s place next June! 🙂

The Seminole Girls were rescued by Tracy Rider and came to us from TWRC. They gave us so much joy as they learned to fly, then drink on the wing. They were among the most dependable drinkers and were the subjects of many of the drinking videos. Love these bats!

Best of luck Groot and you wonderful Seminole girls! We loved getting to know you all and will miss hanging out with you in the flight cage! We will keep with us your friendship and the memories of your trust in us. Thank you for being so patient with us and knowing we would find a great spot for you. This property has tons of pine trees, part of the Lost Pines of the Bastrop area, and you all will make fine faux pine cones as you hang in the pines all day awaiting the nightly hunt. Our thoughts will be with you always.