Bats in West Somerville

[mikek21.livejournal.com]

I live right near Powderhouse circle, and got a bat in my house last night. Came flying through the living room while I was watching tv. After some effort, I managed to direct the bat through the house to the kitchen and out the back door. Whole effort took about 90 minutes.

I know that bats can squeeze through tiny spaces, so spending the day today trying to figure out where he might have gotten in, and closing those places up (could be around one of the air conditioners).

Anyway, my question is, how common are bats around here. I didn't think there were many in the area anymore. I never notice them at dusk or early evening when you think you might notice them flying around catching insects outside. I remember as a kid seeing bats flying around on summer nights. But this bat last night was the first one I have seen in years. And a little to up close and personal at that.

Anyone know how common they are in the area? Anyone else with recent experience with a bat in the house?

Comments

[bettyw.livejournal.com]

A friend who used to work with them says:

"they can get all the information and help they need for removing a bat from Bat Conservation International, (http://www.batcon.org) where I used to work: 1-800-538-BATS (2287)"

An gave me this link from them about dealing with bats in buildings. (http://www.batcon.org/index.php/bats-a-people/bats-in-buildings.html)