2026-08-16 09:48 UTC
Had an unusual tour yesterday of Fort Rhijnauwen near Utrecht. Built in the 19th century, this huge fortress was abandoned decades ago and is now maintained as a habitat for about 500 bats. We followed the guide through long pitch dark corridors and he identified sleepy bats with his flashlight.
And no you can't book a tour on Halloween. The fortress is closed for much of the year so the bats can sleep in peace.
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@galaxy_map@mastodon.social 2026-08-16 09:49
It appeared to me from the size of their ears that these were brown long eared bats. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_long-eared_bat