ONE OF THE LARGEST URBAN BAT COLONIES IN THE UNITED STATES IS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. THE CONGRESS AVENUE BRIDGE IS THE SUMMER HOME TO MILLIONS OF MEXICAN FREE-TAIL BATS. BAT WATCHING HAS BECOME SO POPULAR THAT A SPECIAL AREA HAS BEEN SET UP TO VIEW THE BATS WHEN THEY LEAVE ON THEIR NIGHTLY HUNT FOR FOOD.
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<br/>SCU. Three bats standing up in corner of cage - this shot has been shot upside down. CU. Bat's face. SV. Three bats standing in corner. One is dancing about. CU. Bat's face. GV. Bat hanging from cage - this shot has been shot the right way up and camera turns back so as it seems to look that it is standing. CU. Man turning his head to look at bat. SV. Three bats standing in corner of cage. Camera is turner round to show bat hanging from cage. CU. Bat's face in upside down position, & CU. SV. Man, upside down, looking at bats. SV. Bats hanging in cage.
Bats hunting insects near a streetlight, high speed footage
High speed footage of bats (order Chiroptera) hunting insects near a streetlight. Insect populations have drastically decreased in recent decades, impacting entire ecosystems. One possible reason is over-predation due to the massing of insects around artificial lights at night.
Got bats in the belfry? In an animated sequence, bats fly out against a dark background. Nice clip to reference Halloween or spooky things. Mastered in Apple Pro Res 422 HQ, available in all forms of HD and SD.
United States sailors play baseball in United States.
Sailors play baseball in United States. A batter holds a bat with a catcher in the background. He hits the ball pitched at him with the bat. Location: United States USA. Date: November 10, 1943.
Bats hunting insects near a streetlight, high speed footage
High speed footage of bats (order Chiroptera) hunting insects near a streetlight. Insect populations have drastically decreased in recent decades, impacting entire ecosystems. One possible reason is over predation due to the massing of insects around artificial lights at night.
Full title reads: "Aussies Hunt Forest Pest - The Flying Fox".
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<br/>Susan Island, New South Wales, Australia.
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<br/>CU Bat being held by outstretched wings. CU Fox-like head of bat.
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<br/>LV Pan bats flying over trees on an island. MV Bats swarming round tree.
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<br/>SV Bats hanging from tree.
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<br/>CU Damaged fruit on tree.
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<br/>MV Hunting party approaching island in boat.
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<br/>MV Hunting party walking through trees and pointing up to trees.
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<br/>MV Bats hanging from tree, pan down tree. SV Man firing gun.
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<br/>MV Bats flying from tree. MV Back shot man firing gun.
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<br/>SV Bats flapping wings hanging from tree. MV Men shooting guns.
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<br/>MV Bats flying from trees.
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<br/>CU Man holding dead bat by outstretched wings.