Attracting Bats to Your Yard

The nocturnal nature of bats make them a mysterious animal for many folks. While it is widely known that bats are a major predator of mosquitoes, there are those who still are not sure they want to attract them to their yards. Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-... #marksbackyardbirds, #attractingbats, #bathouses FOLLOW Facebook:   / backyardbirdcenter   Instagram:   / marksbackyardbirds   Join our monthly e-mail club: https://backyardbirdcenter.com/signup Join our FREE Facebook Community Group:   / 1055480298992527   SUPPORT Visit our website: http://backyardbirdcenter.com Shop our online store: http://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com MORE INFORMATION Contact: [email protected] www.batcon.org Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mark's Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/marksback... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:54 Common Questions 04:11 Do Bats Sleep Hanging Upside Down 04:49 Are Bats Blind 06:03 Do they Attack people