Rescued Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri) having its recovery and ability to fly tested in a flight cage by Samantha Pickering.

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Rescued Leisler's bat / Lesser noctule (Nyctalus leisleri) having its recovery and ability to fly tested in a flight cage by Samantha Pickering at dusk, before being released back to the wild, North Devon Bat Care, Barnstaple, Devon, UK, June. Model released.

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Size: 4500px × 2999px
Location: Bishop's Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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