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An evening display of aerobatics
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The evenings are drawing in and we won't for much longer be able to see displays like the following, captured by Cat outside Ranger Towers a few evenings ago:

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These enchanting creatures dancing and whirling around in the dusk are taking the opportunity to eat insects on the wing. Bats have a peak of activity for an hour or two after they emerge in the evening, and another just before dawn. It's probably a bit early for their traditional prey, the moths, so these chaps will be taking mosquitoes and similar small flying insects.

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Posted on 30th September 2008 at 11 06 pm
by The Virtual Ranger
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Categories: Musings, Isle of Wight, Protected species
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Comment from: The Wildlife Gardener [Admin] Email
Ha ha! Absolutely delightful! Love the soundtrack too.
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