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The Occasional Bat
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Welcome to The Occasional Bat, where we have bats for every occasion! https://linktr.ee/theoccasionalbat
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fionamathews.bsky.social
Don't buy 'curiosities' made of dead bats!
Online stores including Amazon and Google shop are still openly selling these items, a year after we highlighted the problem. Trade in Endangered species needs to stop. #wildlife #bats #nature 🌍
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November 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Get ready for some meow-y Christmas fun with these adorable goodies! 🎅 #bat #handmade #cat #kitty #kitten #toy #catnip #batty #meow #flaphappy #batnip #shopsmall #flyingfox #theoccasionalbat #etsy #skypuppy #whimisigoth theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
This pillow is like a rainbow, but fluffier! 🌈🦇 #bat #handmade #pillow #rainbow #flully #fux #faux #batshapedpillow #etsy #shopsmall #theoccasionalbat theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly. ~ Unknown
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Featuring a festive array of multi-colored dreidels, it's the perfect way to bring a touch of whimsy to your holiday celebrations. #bat #handmade #pillow #dreidel #Hanukkah #gift #celebration #festivaloflights #batshapedpillow #theoccasaionalbat #etsy 🕎 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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What song would you sing to attract a mate?
albertabats.bsky.social Alberta Community Bat Program/Western Bat Program 🦇 @albertabats.bsky.social · 2d
🦇Male bats in Alberta aren’t belting out love songs - but some species do produce complex ultrasonic calls that might be part of their mating strategy.
Bat dating is all about performance: up to 40 kHz of “check out my skills.” (see comments for audio!)
Up close image of the face of a silver-haired bat caught with its mouth open in a wide yawn. image of musical notes shown being emitted through it's mouth. Text reads albertabats.ca WCS Canada logo Alberta Community Bat Program. Photo of bat by Jason Headley.
November 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Black, yellow, and oh so fly! 🖤💛 #bat #handmade #ornament #yellow #black #bee #honey #oneofakind #batshapedornament #shopsmall #etsy #theoccasionalbat 🐝 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
These adorable penguins are all bundled up in scarves and Santa hats, ready to spread holiday joy! 🐧 #bat #handmade #pillow #Christmas #penguin #Santa #hat #festive #batshapedpillow #gift #shopsmall #theoccasionalbat #etsy 💚❤️💚 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Feeling batty for Hanukkah! 🌟 #bat #handmade #ornament #Hanukkah #gift #batshapedornament #blue #silver #Menorah #Jewish #theoccasionalbat #etsy #shopsmall theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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sacredeels.bsky.social
a fierce battle between two predators! pallid bats are immune to scorpion venom 🦂 🦇 #bats #bugs #creepycrawlies #sciart #illustration #art #nature #science #zoology #animals #natureart
a color pencil drawing featuring a pallid bat and an arizona bark scorpion close up of arizona bark scorpion close up of pallid bat
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Create your own intergalactic display! 👽⭐ #bat #handmade #pillow #alien #star #glowninthedark #batshapedpillow #shopsmall #etsy #theoccasionalbat #gift #baturday 👽⭐ theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Happy #Baturday!
trigonotarbida.bsky.social Gen @trigonotarbida.bsky.social · 5d
Set of 3 bat drawings, from 2021 #bats #mammals. I lived really near a bat colony then and would see them all the time :)
digital illustration of grey shouldered flying foxes sleeping in a wattle tree, with patchy clouds in the background one grey headed flying fox flying across the sky at sunset, with some eucalyptus leaves overhead Digital illustration of lots of bats flying out between trees at night
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Get ready to sleigh the decorating game with this fun and festive pillow! 🎅🏼 #bat #handmade #pillow #Christmas #tree #decoration #gift #batshapedpillow #theoccasionalbat #etsy #shopsmall #baturday 🎄 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Adding some chills and thrills to your Christmas cheer! 🎄💀 #SpookyChristmas #SkeletonSantaBat #FestiveFrights #bat #handmade #skeleton #Santa #Christmas #theoccasionalbat #shopsmall #etsy theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Flappy #Flyday! Hoary FTW!
azbatrescue.bsky.social Arizona Bat Rescue 🦇 @azbatrescue.bsky.social · 6d
BATTLE OF THE FLOOF! Who wore it best?
1. western red bat 2. hoary bat 3. silver-haired bat 4. western yellow bat 🦇

#bats #arizona #wildanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife #floof
Bat with reddish fur held in gloved hand. Fluffy bat with brown and white fur held in yellow gloved hand. Black bat with fluffy fur in white cloth. Yellow colored bat with fluffy fur on a leather glove.
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Where melodies meet emotions, guitar and hearts intertwine! 🎸💚 #bat #handmade #pillow #guitar #love #heart #batshapedpillow #shopsmall #etsy #theoccasionalbat theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Your cat will thank you for this pawsitively awesome gift! 🐾 #BatCatnipToys #Purrfection #bat #handmade #cat #kitty #kitten #toy #catnip #batty #meow #flaphappy #batnip #shopsmall #flyingfox #theoccasionalbat #etsy #skypuppy #whimisigoth theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Creativity takes courage. ~ Henri Matisse
drsabinemetzger.bsky.social Dr. Sabine Metzger 🦇 @drsabinemetzger.bsky.social · 7d
🦇 #BatsInArt #PreciousBats #Contemporary #Ukrainian #Israeli
PaintisPassion / Olga Tchefranov (b. 1966)
NECTAR'S CALL, 2025
Watercolour on paper
https://www.artmajeur.com/paintispassion/en/artworks/19426069/nectar-s-call
November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Looks like it's going to be a hoot of a Christmas! 🎄 #bat #handmade #pillow #owl #santahat #Christmas #Santa #batshapedpillow #theoccasionalbat #etsy #shopsmall #gift 🦉 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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#NameThatBat!
batconservation.bsky.social Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 8d
🦇 A group of bats can be called a colony, a cauldron, or even a cloud. But with over 1,500 bat species worldwide (and 18 here in the UK!), we think it’s time to get a little more imaginative.

Surely our brilliant bats deserve names as unique as they are. Join our campaign and help us #NameThatBat .
Comical illustration to describe a group of noctules. The copy reads 'a thunder of noctules', showing three bats and a dark cloud with thunder lightning. Comical illustration to describe a group of noctules. The copy reads 'A chorus of noctules', showing three bats dressed in a traditional white choir dress. Comical illustration to describe a group of noctules. Copy reads 'a screech of noctules', showing two bats ‘shouting’ and one covering its ears.
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Tip: Bee-lieve in yourself as much as they believe in their colony! 🐝 #bat #handmade #pollinator #bee #hive #buzz #honey #theoccasionalbat #etsy #batshapedpillow #gift #believe #shopsmall 🐝 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
Who knew something so macabre could be so bloomin' beautiful? 💀🌺 #bat #handmade #ornament #gift #sugarskull #flower #theoccasionalbat #etsy #shopsmall #batshapedornament theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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gailbatlady.bsky.social Gail Armstrong @gailbatlady.bsky.social · 10d
As winter approaches, bats are less active but our team doesn't rest as long as there are bats that need help. This tiny bat found on rail platform, caked in black grease and very weak. Though situation improved he is not out of the woods yet. But he found his voice & appetite. #lovebats #batcare 🦇🤞
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
theoccasionalbat.bsky.social
This bat pillow is ready to snuggle up with you all winter long! 🦇❄️ #bat #handmade #pillow #pnk #flannel #snow #winter #Christmas #snuggle #theoccasionalbat #etsy #shopsmall #batshapedpillow 🩷 theoccasionalbat.ets...
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM