Assessing a newly rescued flying-fox: this is Mr Burton

Mr Burton was seen on the road, shepherded off by a lovely MOP who then called for rescue. Fortunately a rescuer lived close by and was able to rescue him promptly, bringing him to me for assessment and overnight care. By the time she arrived, Burt was busy trying go climb, a tree, but since he was so concussed he was unable to get more than a few feet up before falling. I had my doubts as to his survival, given his quite neurological jerky spasmodic movements, but to my surprise he was still alive the next morning and has gone back to the rescuer for further care. Tolga Bat Hospital takes donations for our batties. Tolga is an awesome place in Far North Queensland, which has charity status. By sending donations to them, they get a percentage (and deserve every cent) and they can allocate money to me for batty expenses without it becoming part of my income stream (which makes tax time difficult). https://tolgabathospital.org/donate/ Mention Megabattie or Meg in the PayPal message box and the money will find its way to me. If no message box appears, please email Jenny to tell her that the money is for me. IMPORTANT: If you pay through the PayPal Giving Fund, can you please email Jenny with the AMOUNT DONATED and the name under which you have donated, OR just forward along the PP receipt. The Giving Fund doesn’t charge any fees (so the bats get more money) but PP doesn’t itemise out the amount, they just send a total every month, and we don’t know if the money is for Tolga or for Megabattie. Here’s Jenny’s email. [email protected]