[NatureNS] Dead bat... :(

Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 0:09:00 -0400
From: <duartess@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Thank you Helene, I truly did not realise that their demise was so near, That is very sad.

Sincerely,

Gayle MacLean
Dartmouth

---- Helene Van Doninck <helene.birdvet@gmail.com> wrote: 
> They are now listed as endangered, doesn't get much more serious than
> that...l
> On Jan 15, 2013 6:59 PM, <duartess@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > 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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