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Lasionycteris noctivagans by batmandanandfamily (3/3)
N27° 00.305 W80° 09.042 (WGS84) UTM 17R E 584261 N 2987282 Use waypoint: GC1HK3B Size:  Micro Hidden on 12/2/2008
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Silver-haired (Lasionycteris noctivagans) bats are among the most common bats in forested areas of America, most closely associated with coniferous or mixed coniferous and deciduous forest types, especially in areas of Old Growth. They form maternity colonies almost exclusively in tree cavities or small hollows. And like many forest-roosting bats, silver-haired bats will switch roosts throughout the maternity season. Because silver-haired bats are dependent upon roosts in Old Growth areas, managing forests for diverse age structure and maintaining forested corridors are important to these bats.
It is estimated that these bats require snag densities of at least 21 per hectare and often forest management practices have fallen far short of this figure. Unlike many bat species, silver-haired bats also appear to hibernate mainly in forested areas, though they may be making long migrations from their summer forest to a winter forest site. Typical hibernation roosts for this species include small tree hollows, beneath exfoliating bark, in wood piles, and in cliff faces. Occasionally silver-haired bats will hibernate in cave entrances, especially in northern regions of their range. Like big brown bats, the silver-haired bats have been documented to feed on many insects perceived as pest species to humans and/or agriculture and forestry.
Current at 2/23/2009
2/22/2009 by exoticdvm
Very dry day today so no problems with wet feet! After reading the description and finding out this was a nano, I brought Chris from the SeaAggies in here with me to help search. A little geo-sense and a touch of echolocation, and the cache was ours for the smiley. TFTC!
1/27/2009 by florida snowman
good thing it was a very dry day out so we could do these today
12/28/2008 by footTRAX
My feet stayed dry all day until I meet this cache. I saw it from a distance and had to go after it. It's nice to actually find a nano in the park. There are some tuff ones in the park this year. Thanks -footTRAX
12/7/2008 by Skye walker
Out with dad and the crew for a great hike during the Cacheapalooza weekend. Thanks for the fun.
12/7/2008 by ecuadorable
Found with JunglePete
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