[NatureNS] Dead bat... :(

Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:54:25 -0400
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I certainly know about the seriousness of the 'white nose' syndrome, but I would like to hear from biologists on this list, regarding the LBB and their predicted future in this region of the country. 

Thanks

Gayle MacLean
Dartmouth


---- Ian McKay <ian@amimckay.com> wrote: 
> The DNR was coming up here for a few other bats today and they also picked up mine. I was saddened to hear her prediction that she expects next year may be the last for the LBB in our area. I hope she is wrong, but the evidence seems to point that way. It really has hit me quite hard...I will miss them.
> 
> Ian McKay
> Scots Bay
> 
> From: Helene Van Doninck 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 3:36 PM
> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca 
> Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Dead bat... :(
> 
> I'd check with your local DNR, they may send to the vet college to look for white nose disease..though they may have stopped testing for that since we know it's a problem here. Just remember to try not to touch as rabies is always a question in bats acting strangely.  
> 
> Helene
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Ian McKay <ian@amimckay.com> wrote:
> 
>   Sadly, I found a dead bat this morning. It had been flying around yesterday and was clinging to the outside roof of my barn last night making a repeated chirping call. When I checked this morning I found it in the snow below the roof.
> 
>   I have the remains. I am happy to preserve and send it along to the appropriate people if desired. I have delivered remains of other animals to Acadia's biology department before but not sure who/where this may be wanted. Any ideas?
> 
>   Ian McKay
>   Scots Bay 
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> -- 
> Helene Van Doninck DVM
> Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
> RR#1 Brookfield NS B0N1C0
> 902-893-0253
> birdvet@hotmail.com
> www.cwrc.net

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