Hello Rick,
 
White Nose Syndrome arrived in Maryland from the north within the past year and once it is found in an area, this cold-loving fungus kills over 90% of hibernating bats, awakening them before insects can be found.   Scientists have not found a practical approach to treatment.
 
A youth-oriented information page can be found http://savelucythebat.org/
 
Dorothy Paugh
Bowie, MD 
 
 

> Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:54:18 -0400
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> Subject: [MDOSPREY] A bit off topic but of concern
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> Morning all,
> This is a bit off topic. Has anyone else noticed the lack of bats this season? My daughter and I have both noticed that we've seen no bats over the yard at all so far this season, which is unusual. I've sat on the deck till nearly dark on several nights without seeing a single bat.
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> Rick Sussman
> Woodbine,MD
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