Field Trip Pictures, Page 2
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Antrozous pallidus, Caught in Eagle Nest Canyon. We also observed this bat alighting to capture moths and crickets from the desert floor. |
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Dr. Patton and Dr. Schlitter discussing the biology
of the bats with the students. We netted a total of 40 individual bats
representing 3 families (Vespertilionidae, Mollosidae, and Mormoopidae),
six genera, and 8 species. This was the result of three nights of netting.
Dr. Tom Lee from Abilene Christian University netted one night and we
netted two nights.
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Myotis yumanensis
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Eumops perotis, Caught over the Rio Grande.
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Tadarida brasiliensis (left) and Eumops perotis (right). Notice the distinct size difference between the two. |
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