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Bat World Dirigo is located in Southern Maine and is working at educating the public that bats are vital to our area. With many bodies of water all over the state, mosquitoes and other pesky insects are everywhere. Without the help of the bats keeping them under control, disease like the West Nile could easily amplify.Since there are so many old buildings in Maine, many people find themselves encountering a wayward bat that is frantically trying to escape back into the wild. The most common house dwelling bat is the Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus). We also have many of the myotis family, such as the Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) which also seeks a safe dark crevice to dwell in. The least common bats found in Maine are the foliage roosting bats like the Eastern Red Bat (Lasiurus borealis) and the gorgeous Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus). For additional information please contact:Jen Lewis, Director Bat World Dirigo Auburn, ME Cell: 207-212-1039 E-mail:bwdirigo@batworld.org
Because Maine is so full of woods and trees, if a bat is sick or injured in the woods, it is usually a meal before anyone would come across it. However, if you find an injured or orphaned bat, NEVER TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS! Call Bat World Dirigo at 207-212-1039for help.
Use a towel, paper towel, gloves, etc to gently scoop the bat into a secure box, remembering that bats can squeeze through very tight spaces. Then make sure there is enough ventilation for it to breathe easily and call Bat World Dirigo. The box should be kept in a dark, quiet location away from children and pets until you can get it to a rehabilitator. Do not attempt to feed the bat. If it will be a day before getting it to the proper person, water can be given in a shallow dish (ie a baby food jar lid).
Please also see Found a Bat for additional information.
Jen Lewis, Director
Bat World Dirigo
Auburn, ME
Cell: 207-212-1039
bwdirigo@batworld.org
Bat World Dirigo is available for educational demonstrations in the New England area. This includes groups of all ages such as scouts, classrooms, conferences, etc. A PowerPoint is available along with a shadow box of various local species. Education about their natural history and/or rehabilitation benefits both the public and the bats themselves.
- Why Bats? (General Public - Adults*) - Teaching the importance of bats through correcting myths and lies about bats and telling about their benefits that go much further then just "eating mosquitos"!
- Why Bats? (General Public - Children*) - Teaching the importance of bats through correcting myths and lies about bats and telling about their benefits that go much further then just "eating mosquitos"!
- Micro Rehab - Teaching the basic needs that a wildlife rehabilitator will need to take care of bats. Specialty instruments, humidity levels, not to mention the small size conciderations for medications of bats make them much more unique then a raccoon or squirrel!
*Adult classes vs Children classes - will alter wording and adapting to a more simple approach for a younger audience
*Customized education programs available upon request
For additional information please contact:
Jen Lewis, Director
Bat World Dirigo
Auburn, ME
Cell: 207-212-1039
E-mail: bwdirigo@batworld.org
ABOUT DIRIGO
Jennifer Lewis: Director - Bat World Dirigo
Wildlife Rehabilitator,
My life in professional wildlife rehabilitation started at The Ruth Melichar Bird Center in Boise, Idaho. Also, while in Idaho, I worked at Zoo Boise from 1996 to 1999 where my knowledge was expanded to world wildlife and native wildlife rehabilitation. This included the importance of proper nutrition and animal enrichment for all animals, no matter how long they were in captivity. One of my favorite animals that was under my care was Dagit, a straw-colored fruit bat.
I have since moved back to my hometown of Auburn, Maine where I have acquired my Maine State Rehabbing license in 2002. I have recently taken on insectivorous bats as my main focus of rehab and am specializing in them. Bats were not only my passion, but I found there was a gap in knowledge about them in my area. I had obtained two very dehydrated bats from another rehabber that was keeping them in a modern refrigerator for the purpose of hibernation. That caused me to look for help among other rehabbers for the proper care of bats, but I often came up short on answers. Luckily I joined the World Bat Line and received lots of help from Amanda Lollar, Barbara French, and many other knowledgeable people there. I went to the Bat World Sanctuary in Texas in 2005 to get further training with them and am now happily the new director of a Bat World Rescue Center in Maine, Bat World Dirigo.
Jen Lewis
~*Misfits Rehab*~
^*^ Bat World Dirigo ^*^
Auburn, ME
(207) 212-1039
Bats, Squirrels & Groundhogs
bwdirigo@batworld.org
Bat Food
* Mealworms - available from Sunshine Mealworms (800-322-1100). Any amount is appreciated as we go through approximately $200 in mealworms a month. Please ask to credit the account of Bat World Dirigo.
* Missing Link (vegetarian) vitamin supplement - available from UPCO . Phone 1-800-254-upco (8726) product #72013, (cost $13.75) or through Southwest Florida Veterinary Services (see below for contact information).
* Golden Glow food supplement - available from UPCO . Phone 1-800-254-upco (8726) product #130173, (cost $24.50)
* Monetary Donations - towards the purchase of fruit bat food and medical supplies.
For additional information please contact:
Jen Lewis, Director
Bat World Dirigo
Auburn, ME
Cell: 207-212-1039
bwdirigo@batworld.org
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Bat World Dirigo is located in Southern Maine and is working at educating the public that bats are vital to our area. With many bodies of water all over the state, mosquitoes and other pesky insects are everywhere. Without the help of the bats keeping them under control, disease like the West Nile could easily amplify.Since there are so many old buildings in Maine, many people find themselves encountering a wayward bat that is frantically trying to escape back into the wild. The most common house dwelling bat is the Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus). We also have many of the myotis family, such as the Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) which also seeks a safe dark crevice to dwell in. The least common bats found in Maine are the foliage roosting bats like the Eastern Red Bat (Lasiurus borealis) and the gorgeous Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus). For additional information please contact:Jen Lewis, Director Bat World Dirigo Auburn, ME Cell: 207-212-1039 E-mail:bwdirigo@batworld.org |
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Because Maine is so full of woods and trees, if a bat is sick or injured in the woods, it is usually a meal before anyone would come across it. However, if you find an injured or orphaned bat, NEVER TOUCH IT WITH BARE HANDS! Call Bat World Dirigo at 207-212-1039for help.
Use a towel, paper towel, gloves, etc to gently scoop the bat into a secure box, remembering that bats can squeeze through very tight spaces. Then make sure there is enough ventilation for it to breathe easily and call Bat World Dirigo. The box should be kept in a dark, quiet location away from children and pets until you can get it to a rehabilitator. Do not attempt to feed the bat. If it will be a day before getting it to the proper person, water can be given in a shallow dish (ie a baby food jar lid).
Please also see Found a Bat for additional information.
Jen Lewis, Director
Bat World Dirigo
Auburn, ME
Cell: 207-212-1039
bwdirigo@batworld.org
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Bat World Dirigo is available for educational demonstrations in the New England area. This includes groups of all ages such as scouts, classrooms, conferences, etc. A PowerPoint is available along with a shadow box of various local species. Education about their natural history and/or rehabilitation benefits both the public and the bats themselves.
- Why Bats? (General Public - Adults*) - Teaching the importance of bats through correcting myths and lies about bats and telling about their benefits that go much further then just "eating mosquitos"!
- Why Bats? (General Public - Children*) - Teaching the importance of bats through correcting myths and lies about bats and telling about their benefits that go much further then just "eating mosquitos"!
- Micro Rehab - Teaching the basic needs that a wildlife rehabilitator will need to take care of bats. Specialty instruments, humidity levels, not to mention the small size conciderations for medications of bats make them much more unique then a raccoon or squirrel!
*Adult classes vs Children classes - will alter wording and adapting to a more simple approach for a younger audience
*Customized education programs available upon request
For additional information please contact:
Jen Lewis, Director
Bat World Dirigo
Auburn, ME
Cell: 207-212-1039
E-mail: bwdirigo@batworld.org |
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ABOUT DIRIGO
Jennifer Lewis: Director - Bat World Dirigo
Wildlife Rehabilitator,
My life in professional wildlife rehabilitation started at The Ruth Melichar Bird Center in Boise, Idaho. Also, while in Idaho, I worked at Zoo Boise from 1996 to 1999 where my knowledge was expanded to world wildlife and native wildlife rehabilitation. This included the importance of proper nutrition and animal enrichment for all animals, no matter how long they were in captivity. One of my favorite animals that was under my care was Dagit, a straw-colored fruit bat.
I have since moved back to my hometown of Auburn, Maine where I have acquired my Maine State Rehabbing license in 2002. I have recently taken on insectivorous bats as my main focus of rehab and am specializing in them. Bats were not only my passion, but I found there was a gap in knowledge about them in my area. I had obtained two very dehydrated bats from another rehabber that was keeping them in a modern refrigerator for the purpose of hibernation. That caused me to look for help among other rehabbers for the proper care of bats, but I often came up short on answers. Luckily I joined the World Bat Line and received lots of help from Amanda Lollar, Barbara French, and many other knowledgeable people there. I went to the Bat World Sanctuary in Texas in 2005 to get further training with them and am now happily the new director of a Bat World Rescue Center in Maine, Bat World Dirigo.
Jen Lewis
~*Misfits Rehab*~
^*^ Bat World Dirigo ^*^
Auburn, ME
(207) 212-1039
Bats, Squirrels & Groundhogs
bwdirigo@batworld.org |
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Bat Food
* Mealworms - available from Sunshine Mealworms (800-322-1100). Any amount is appreciated as we go through approximately $200 in mealworms a month. Please ask to credit the account of Bat World Dirigo.
* Missing Link (vegetarian) vitamin supplement - available from UPCO . Phone 1-800-254-upco (8726) product #72013, (cost $13.75) or through Southwest Florida Veterinary Services (see below for contact information).
* Golden Glow food supplement - available from UPCO . Phone 1-800-254-upco (8726) product #130173, (cost $24.50)
* Monetary Donations - towards the purchase of fruit bat food and medical supplies.
For additional information please contact:
Jen Lewis, Director
Bat World Dirigo
Auburn, ME
Cell: 207-212-1039
bwdirigo@batworld.org |
| Education Programs: |
- Why Bats? (General Public - Adults*) - Teaching the importance of bats through correcting myths and lies about bats and telling about their benefits that go much further then just "eating mosquitos"!
- Why Bats? (General Public - Children*) - Teaching the importance of bats through correcting myths and lies about bats and telling about their benefits that go much further then just "eating mosquitos"!
- Micro Rehab - Teaching the basic needs that a wildlife rehabilitator will need to take care of bats. Specialty instruments, humidity levels, not to mention the small size conciderations for medications of bats make them much more unique then a raccoon or squirrel!
*Adult classes vs Children classes - will alter wording and adapting to a more simple approach for a younger audience |
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