Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat

It is hard to miss the large, distinctive ears of the Townsend’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii). These bats are found all around southern BC, from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland to Williams Lake and the Rocky Mountains. Townsend’s big-eared bats have bumpy swellings on their nose that allow them to produce unique calls in…