Rehabilitated & Released
Bat World MicCities – overheated bat seen falling to ground – post available
A homeowner saw a bat fall to the ground in her backyard in Southlake, TX. She carefully contained the bat as per rehabber instructions, and a transport volunteer took the bat to BatWorld MidCities, where he will be hydrated, fed, and released!
Georgia – injured bat found under bridge
A couple found an injured bat under a bridge in Chatsworth, GA. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Indiana – bat found tangled helplessly in fly paper
A woman found a bat helplessly tangled in fly paper in Huntington, IN. She carefully cut him down, placed him in a box, and called Bat World. We located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where the adhesive will be carefully removed, and the bat will be […]
Texas – bat found in yard
A bat was found in a yard in Stephenville, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – bat in flower bed
A bat was found in a flower bed near Austin, TX. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Indiana – bat found grounded with injured wing
A bat was found in a garden with an injured wing in Franklin, IN. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Texas – bat found at spa
An evening bat was found inside of a spa in San Antonio, Texas. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Kentucky – bat found in closet
A bat was found by a janitor in a maintenance closet inside of a building in London, KY. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be assessed for hopeful release back to the […]
Texas – bat in breezeway
An Eastern red bat was found hanging in a breezeway in Allen, Texas. Concerned for the bats safety, the finder sent photos over to us for evaluation. Thankfully, the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that roosting up high is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so the bat is […]
Florida – evening bat found roosting in patio umbrella
A woman found an evening bat roosting in a closed patio umbrella in Melbourne, FL. Evening bats are notorious for roosting in the folds of umbrellas and feel very safe there. We convinced the finder to allow the evening bat to stay as long as possible, and if she does need to open the umbrella […]
California – bat at front door
A bat was found roosting high above a front door in Simi Valley, California. The caller was concerned as the bat appeared to not have moved in several days. However, the bat appeared uninjured and well groomed. We explained that this is typical behavior for juvenile bats just learning to fly so the bat is […]
Indiana – bat on porch mistaken for leaf
While sweeping their porch in the evening, a homeowner in Sandpoint, ID found what they though to be a dead leaf, but it was actually a bat in need of help. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to […]