Bat outflight at Orient Mine, Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Land Trust 26 Jul 2018

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John aka cobeachbum

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RE:Bat outflight at Orient Mine, Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Land Trust 26 Jul 2018

Wow! Never knew there were so many!

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RE:Bat outflight at Orient Mine, Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Land Trust 26 Jul 2018

The colony grows every year. Latest count by the CDOW (Colorado Department of Wildlife) is ~250,000+

John aka cobeachbum

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RE:Bat outflight at Orient Mine, Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Land Trust 26 Jul 2018

It seems like way more than that. I dont know how they can count them, they move so fast.

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RE:Bat outflight at Orient Mine, Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Land Trust 26 Jul 2018

It's a educated guesstimate. They have sensors set up around the cave. They basically measure for a pre-determined amount of time then extrapolate out.

John aka cobeacbum

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