Unfortunately, my artwork goes on hold every time I receive a little batty rescue. Hence it takes forever to complete my work. I just can't say 'no' to the rescues though.
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Larmer Tree Studio
Little Julie Bat
Over a week ago, 'little Julie', a pipistrelle bat, arrived on my doorstep in a large Christian Dior box. She'd been found on the floor in a hallway. The owner/finder has two dogs but said that they weren't anywhere near her. On arrival Julie looked in good condition:...
The Hunt
A lovely sunny start to the day made even more special as my lovely macaw buddies called in to say Hi. For about 5 mins. it was blissful as we sat in the garden chatting macaw style, and sharing treats - when suddenly they became spooked. I'd heard a quad bike earlier...
February Bats
Two more rescue bat calls today and springtime hasn't even started.I wondered what was going to appear when I received this box and gingerly removed the lid. A tiny female Pip bat, in a box big enough for a fruit bat. Lol!! The first day of spring this year is March...
Busy bee
Imagine trying to travel around Britain without our road and rail network. Or imagine if nine out of every ten miles of road just didn’t exist – life would be impossible! Are you on a B-Line? Standing in the garden yesterday, daydreaming, and soaking up the warm rays...
Bat roosts
The place a bat lives is called its roost. Bats need different roosting conditions at different times of the year and they will often move around to find a roost that meets their needs. Some bats prefer hollow trees, some like caves and some use both at different...
Furzy’s battle
After his late-night feed Furzy sprawled out on the floor of his pen and was not looking good. I was not happy, but there was no more I could do. Feeding a little and often paid off though, as this morning I found him hanging upside down on his heat pad and he seemed...
One poorly bat
At work, and another rescue on its way. I now have male BLE. He's been outside on the ground for the past 28hrs and is not in good shape. I think it was a close call as he looks rough and is totally unresponsive. For sure he wouldn't have survived another night out...
Moorhens
We have four moorhens in the Studio garden. Two paddling in the pond, two grazing on the lawn. It's lovely that they visit each winter and roost at night in the safety of the yew hedges.
Berry Bat Rescue
Another bat is on its way. Found grounded and rescued yesterday but unfortunately the finder was unable to track down help until today. The little Pip. bat was named Barry, but is actually a Berry. She is underweight and was sadly cat attacked as she ventured out...