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Flutterby
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02/06/2007
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I have just found a baby bat in a flowerpot in my yard! Is there a bad person around locally ? I know they are protected. But should i leave it orcall someone. I will Google and see what i come up with. I live in Earby! So if anyone local could give me help as im frighteen of my cat getting it!
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Flutterby
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 12:21
Sorry bat person, i meant.  |
Ringo
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 12:33
You could try the RSPCA in Accrington on 01254 231118.
One thing I have noticed this year are that on the canal in an evening there are hundreds of bats flying about, a lot more than previous years.
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panbiker
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 12:36
Hi Flutters, I did a quick search and came up with these which may be of use, the first link is UK based, the second is from the USA. I hope they are of use.
http://www.bats.org.uk/
There is a telephone no you can ring on this site for advice with grounded bats.
http://www.batconservation.org/content/Injuredbat.html
Edited by - panbiker on 02 June 2007 12:39:30
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Flutterby
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 14:44
Thank Pan bikerI did find that one and have phoned them but no-one in! I may give it aday as it seems to be sleeping and is so cute. It wont be disturbed as it is in aclear plastic bowl with a lid of a propergator over it with big gaps so it can get out.
Im on cat watchand there isnt any children around as my gate,s locked.It seems so small and i first thought on seeing it that it was a large beetle!
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Callunna
Revolving Grey Blob
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 17:24
When we lived in Glossop we found a pipistrelle collapsed and dehydrated in our loft. We phoned the local vet - and within 30 minutes batman and batwoman zoomed up our drive in their batmobile (disguised as a battered Ford Escort van). They were a specialised bat patrol, on call 24/7.As bats are a protected species the vets really do seem to pull out all the stops to rescue them. Sadly, in this case our little bat didn't make it, but a quick call to Stanley House vets (they have an out-of-hours emergency service: 01282 863892) might set things in motion. |
Flutterby
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 18:51
I though t he might be dehydrated so have put a new little kitchen sponge in with him( its soaked in water)and he has climbed up it. |
moh
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 19:48
Oh Flutters I do hope he/she makes it - if they do not it won't be for the want of trying. Where abouts in Earby do you live?
Say only a little but say it well |
Flutterby
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 19:52
Good news - after his drink from the wet sponge which he enjoyed clinging to , we put him in the lid of a shoe box on top of the wall. He flew off as i looked down at him from an open bedroom window. Im so relieved! |
panbiker
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 19:59
A good outcome Flutters, all that was needed was a little TLC.
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Flutterby
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 20:19
I was so pleased ,and glad i found him before he perished as i dont think he was able to get out of the pot and being de-hydrated too! |
Stanley
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 05:46
Flutters, I have an idea that there are more bats about than anyone realises. You see quite a few at this time of year, easrly in the morning and late at night if you are about. Glad you got it airborne again, always a problem knowing what to do about young birds etc at this time of the year. Sad fact is that some have to die, it's inevitable.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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moh
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 10:53
Clever girl!
Say only a little but say it well |
Flutterby
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 11:19
I think it was abit of luck to find him as i was tidying if i hadnt he wouldnt have survived! Moh ,i live quite near the cricket club! |
belle
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 11:32
Great outcome Flut, but what has living near the cricket club got to do with it, there has to be a pun in there soemwhere.......!!!!!!!
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Flutterby
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 11:50
Lol! - Moh had asked where i lived !Lots of wooden bats across the road! |
Gone Batty
