Earlier this month I opened one of the patio umbrellas. This was in the early afternoon. A few moments later, I saw a bat flying around the patio. Not a normal sight at that time of day. (Actually the first one that I have seen that close in our yard.)
A few days later, I opened the same umbrella. This time the little fellow just fell onto the table. Perhaps a little shaken. And, scared- I think he left a puddle.
But the bat flew off into the wild blue yonder. Hasn't been seen since.
Thinking of how can I get him to stick around so he can feed on the bugs. At the same time, maybe I'll have to build him (or her) a bat house somewhere else. Maybe somewhere on the other side of the lawn.
Maybe some swallow nesting spots or a purple martin house at the same time.
