Okay, so I've been messing around with the bats a little. The photo here is anything but high quality but is still kind of cool for a first attempt. Facts are, great bat photography is done with electronic triggers and, usually, multiple high speed flashes - equipment I don't have and won't be investing in anytime soon (though I'd like to). I pushed the envelope a little here and could probably improve my results just by changing some camera settings (higher ISO) for increased shutter speed. Though things look nice and bright, don't be fooled. It was dark in that little corner of the building and I was trying to prefocus (autofocus was useless) and hope that I could react quick enough to fire just as the bats exited the crevice. Another few hundred shots and maybe I'll actually get something worth keeping (smile). Not sure but I think these are Big Brown Bats - can't say with any degree of certainty. I know someone I can check with, but will probably need a better photo.

Last night I shot some video of them coming out of a vent. Being just past sunset, there just isn't any light to work with so it's kind of crappy - and even if I had lighting for video the bright light shining might just keep them inside. The first couple of clips are there to give you an idea of numbers -though there are gaps when not many are flying out, this still goes on for at least 20-25 minutes. The last segment is of a bat coming out that I've slowed way down for your viewing pleasure - enjoy!