close up of a bat's face

Batty about bats

I have to admit, I’m batty about bats! There’s so much to learn about bats and I have only begun my journey.  Bats are remarkably individual.  The babies love to be swaddled and cuddled, and crave physical contact.  This, no doubt, is part of what makes the colony a cohesive group- the need for touch-affirmation…

a very young cottontail bunny

Bunnies

Cottontail Bunnies If you find a cottontail bunny’s nest or accidentally uncover one, here are the steps you can take. The first step should always be LEAVE IT ALONE!  Cover the nest back up as best as you can.  Lay blades of grass in a tik-tac-toe fashion on top.  You could take a photo so…