Bats
Habitat
Water
Trough 7-10ft long (depending on species), still, unobstructed.
Nurseries need nearby water source.
Plants
Saving Bats by Planting Agaves, Bat Conservation International
blogs.cornell.edu/master-gardeners-cce-oc/2021/10/08/growing-a-bat-friendly-garden
Houses
Install in pairs on a 12-20' pole; use light material on North-facing house to make a cool zone and use dark material on South-facing house to make a warm zone.
The more chambers the better to give lots of options. Nurseries need a small void near the top of the house and should be on the warmer side. Male
Bat Conservation International
plans: 4-chamber nursery, 2-chamber rocket box
Habitat for Bats
kit assembly instructions: 1, 2, 3 & 4 chamber bat houses
62 bats in a pair of two-chamber houses
batmanagement.com/blogs/bat-roosts/what-color-should-i-paint-my-bat-house