Fairly abundant in open woods and meadows but difficult to observe due to nocturnal and burrowing habits. This peculiarly marked insect eater makes its home in wet meadows and marshes. Common in refuge water areas. This small bat is commonly found in old buildings and attics, hollow trees, caves and rock ledges. Most often seen flying over or near water on summer evenings in search of insect food.
Color varies from brown in summer to white during the winter months.
Most often seen away from deep forested areas while actively engaged in gathering and storing food. Occasionally seen in old fields and pastures and along stone walls. These squirrels are found in red oak forests. Slightly larger than red squirrels. Occurs in all spruce-fir type forest where it is more often heard than seen.