The light wasn’t great on this one, but I liked the outstretched wings of this Madagascar flying fox just after it came in to roost. Shouldn’t be a surprise from the picture, that flying foxes are actually bats — the largest in the world. They also go by the name of fruit bats. Their diet consists mostly of juice from fruits that they squeeze into their mouths. This one was part of a colony of about a hundred, roosting high in the trees of Berenty Reserve in the south of Madagascar. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 600mm 5.6 manual focus lens, ISO 400, f/8 at 1/125th of a second
When a boy, I used to see groups of around a 100 “flying foxes” winging to their feeding grounds just after twilight. All sadly changed to much smaller flocks, I am afraid. Your excellent picture brings back memories. Thank you for a memorable picture. John
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The light wasn’t great on this one, but I liked the outstretched wings of this Madagascar flying fox just after it came in to roost. Shouldn’t be a surprise from the picture, that flying foxes are actually bats — the largest in the world. They also go by the name of fruit bats. Their diet consists mostly of juice from fruits that they squeeze into their mouths. This one was part of a colony of about a hundred, roosting high in the trees of Berenty Reserve in the south of Madagascar.
WOW! I think the light’s amazing in that you can truly study its bones, muscles, and veins–LOVE this one!
Thanks Charla. They are pretty cool creatures, those flying foxes.
And they’ll never know the meaning of the word “scurvy”, those handsome little studs!
No doubt. And they are pretty handsome little guys (although not so little).
That is totally awesome! It would make for a great wall hanger on Halloween.
Good idea Sue. For sure has some Dracula in him.
Size is incredible see where it got its name from
Another great photo Sean
Aunt Sue
Yes, hard to believe that a bat has such a cute fox-like face.
—– Wind broke umbrella
—– With surprising foxy visage
—– So truly enchanting.
Would love to see one of these.
When a boy, I used to see groups of around a 100 “flying foxes” winging to their feeding grounds just after twilight. All sadly changed to much smaller flocks, I am afraid. Your excellent picture brings back memories. Thank you for a memorable picture. John