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Hoffmeister
1939
Bats
Berkeley, Cal.
Oct. 14 (cont.) rapidly about 5:55, and by 6:00 I had counted 135 +. All of these were from the higher part of the steeple, & only between 5-10 were seen coming from the lower place.
8:40 P.M. None seen nor heard
11:40 P.M. " " but " one or 2 squeaks.
Oct. 15 10:55 A.M. Saw or heard none.
6:05 P.M. By this time, I saw no bats flying out from the church at any place or heard none. They apparently had all left.
Oct. 16 1:00 A.M. Saw or heard no bats. Cold & clear weather.
8:30 A.M. " " " " Cool. Sunny.
5:55 P.M. Counted only 16 bats between this time and 5:58 (3 minutes). I think most had left but not all, as at 5:58 a few were still squeaking.
Some fellow picked up a bat lying in the parking lot adjacent to the church, brought it in to the Museum. (to Dr. Benson) & it was prepared by C. Setley. It was an Antrozous.
Oct. 17 7:00 A.M. Saw or heard no bats.
Oct. 18 5:45 P.M. Arriving at this time, & leaving immediately, I saw or heard no bats. I do not think any had left yet at this time & it was still gentle light.
Oct. 19 5:49 P.M. Arrived at this time & bats were rapidly leaving the upper part of the steeple & I think the larger