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Live Bat Box Camera System – Big Brown Bats at the Westmoreland Land Trust Schwartz Property

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind look into the fascinating world of big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus)! This live streaming bat box camera system is installed on the barn at the Westmoreland Land Trust Schwartz property in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, home to an active colony of these beneficial and often misunderstood mammals. What makes this system so unique is that it includes not only live cameras inside the barn where the bats naturally roost, but also a specially designed bat box mounted to the barn with two dedicated cameras—one at the top of the box and one at the exit.

This dual-camera setup gives viewers a complete view of the bats’ behavior—how they enter and exit the roost, socialize, and rest during the day. It’s a rare opportunity to observe bat activity both within a traditional roosting structure (the barn) and in a conservation-focused bat box designed to provide safe, supplemental habitat. These views help us better understand how bats transition between roosting sites, especially during seasonal changes or colony expansion.

Bats are essential to our ecosystem, consuming thousands of insects each night and helping to control pest populations naturally. Unfortunately, many bat populations are declining due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. By showcasing this bat colony in real time, this camera system supports education, research, and appreciation for a species that quietly provides enormous ecological benefits. We hope this live stream inspires viewers to learn more about bats and the simple steps we can all take to help protect them.

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 Small 1.5″ x 1.5″ PoP IP camera with integrated IR illuminators Streamer IP Camera YouTube video encoder https://www.ezstreamer.com/

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: Type “!commands” into the chat box for a list of common questions/answers about this live stream.

𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦: 1. Be nice to everyone; if it’s not nice, don’t say it. 2. Keep it clean and privacy-safe for all. 3. Use common sense. No controversial topics, no offensive remarks, racial, gender or other stereotypes, no posts that are political, religious or excessive in personal detail. No post related to adult beverages or substances. 4. Go easy on the emoji; one is fine; three is getting close to a flock. 5. Turn off the CAPS locks key. 6. Make friends and enjoy the company of others. Wander a bit in conversation, but not too far off the path for too long. 7. No self-promoting of your YouTube channel or other social media account without permission. 8. No talk of killing the animals/birds seen on camera.

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗦: No drama please. Should someone ruffle your feathers, let water roll off a duck’s back. Pretend that trolls are invisible; we don’t encourage feeding them. Leave moderation to the moderators. We block trolls, solicitors, spammers and those with disruptive agendas.

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Please promote only PixCams and our official partners or sponsors. We ask that you not redirect to other channels. We thoroughly enjoy being able to use our technology to share these educational experiences and unique insights into nature with our viewers. We are constantly looking for new opportunities to broadcast wildlife to our viewers!