barito bajada
BatsMammals

Bats

several species, incl. Tadarida brasiliensis

Dusk insect-eaters working the airspace over open water and lights — a huge ally for mosquito and moth control. Will roost in eaves and outbuildings; never handle one bare-handed (rabies), and they're otherwise pure benefit.

Key

Common — you'll see these
Nocturnal — active after dark
Disease risk — hantavirus / rabies vector
Beneficial — rodent or insect control
Barito Bajada — field notes from the desert