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05-27-2006, 12:32 PM


What time is best to be at the bridge to see the bats? I'm looking at going this evening.

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05-27-2006, 12:50 PM


Call the bat hotline @ 416-5700 (Category 3636)

Usually, 30min to 1 hr before sunset.

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05-28-2006, 11:52 AM


Wasn't to bad.. Lot better then the last time I went out to watch. Was over at the docks by the rowing stations.. Lil to far away from my 24-70 (sold the 70-200 L). Prob go back Monday and stay by the Statesman.

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Finally made it to see the bats. My wife and I were downtown last night for dinner and decided to see the bats first. We got there a little late and the Statesman's parking was full. We went to "Gordon's soon to be copyrighted" spot and I was able to get a few shots. Most of the bats were gone by then, except for a thin stream on the south side, so I concentrated on the bridge itself.

I really like the purple hues.



Next time will definitely be earlier to get some bats in there.

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06-12-2006, 07:47 PM


Great shots! I was there when that moron jumped into the water too!

Here's my take from that night...the moron and the bats.




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06-12-2006, 07:53 PM


Great shot Rott (#2). Love the sky.

Good "moron" shot as well.

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07-10-2006, 09:22 PM


ok these have been some great townlake/bat shots. I'm convinced that next time I find time to shoot, thats my destination. Awesome!

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