The Big Bat House Field Trip at Alliance Dairies, Florida

Send us Fan MailJoin the Palm & Pine Podcast boys of Old Florida as they head out on a special field trip to one of Steve’s giant custom-built bat houses! This live episode was recorded at Alliance Dairies in Gilchrist County, Florida, where thousands of bats take to the skies at sunset for their nightly hunt.Steve Barlow has designed and built these specialty “monster bat houses” installed in 64 cities, 18 states, and 2 countries—providing vital habitat for bats while helping farmers and communities naturally control insect populations.In this unique episode, you’ll:•Experience the breathtaking evening bat exodus in real time.•Learn how bats benefit agriculture and the environment.•Discover the history and design of these massive wildlife structures.Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, conservationist, or just love Old Florida storytelling, this episode will leave you with a new appreciation for bats and their role in our ecosystems.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube for more Old Florida adventures, wildlife stories, and cultural heritage tales from the Palm & Pine Podcast!Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow