Hanging upside down in a Douglas-fir tree, this little creature looks like a cone or a clump of moss at first glance. The fir on its back and tail membrane is tipped with white which gives its coat a frosted appearance. Usually hanging from one foot, it wraps its tail membrane around its body like a cozy blanket. They primarily roost in trees where the canopy is denser where I imagine it keeps them protected from the weather and from predators. Perhaps this one picked this spot in the sun to help keep warm on these cool spring days. Like many animals they are migratory. Obviously moving throughout the continent seeking hospitable geographical regions as the seasons change. So here it is at Mt Pisgah which provides habitat for its needs of shelter, food, etc. Welcome my furry, little friend. May your time here be happy and peaceful. Stay as long as you like, and I hope to see you around.
Cool fact:
A subspecies, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) is the only terrestrial mammal native to Hawaii.
Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinerus)
