--- "Ann B. Flood" wrote:
For the past two nights, around the area where Grant Brook passes under River
Road in Lyme, we have seen a bat fluttering around about 6 o'clock pm. This
seems too early for usual bat bahavior to begin--at least normally.  Anyone know
if this is usual for this time of year?
--- end of quote ---

	I've sometimes seen bats emerge in the late afternoon, well before dusk; in
particular, I've seen them near Storrs Pond around that time of day.  In any
case, in view of the alarming news about the widespread mortality in local bat
populations from white nose syndrome, it's heartening to hear these reports of
local sightings.

			David Webb
			Hanover

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