There are bats in my garden

Having two cats living with us you would think that flying creatures would tend to stay out of our garden. Fortunately our cats seem to prefer fish, mice and fly as their main diet. The fish being served 'al la Felix', and the other two items being fresh caught.

Last night we had new visitors, at least visitors I had not seen in years. BATS. From 10.30 pm onwards, these agile little flying furry critters, provided a charming Ariel display. Dashing and swooping after flying bugs, they were able to turn on a wingtip after an insect that was making a fast getaway.

As they would not stay still for an identification paraBatde, I can only assume they were either the Brown long-eared bat,or Common pipistrelle. Both these species are found in this general location.

I would have stayed and watched them all night, but one has to think of the neighbours, who might be a little concerned to see someone staring out over the interlinking gardens for extended periods of time!