#wildlife-habitat

#wildlife-habitat

The box should also be in a sunny location, but away from bright lights at night. Bats need water, so bat boxes located within a quarter mile from a river, stream or pond have a better chance of attracting bats to their new home. Bats also need a clear flying zone to and from their houses, so trim back shrubs, limbs and foliage that would block or restrict a bat's movements, clearing a 15- to 20-foot diameter around the box.

Restoring part of Tulare Lake and its marshes would revive vital habitat for wildlife, providing an area for fishing, birdwatching, and walking along the water's edge.