The Mound House will be holding a virtual discussion Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. with Mike Mills, a wildlife biologist at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF).
The 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute Q&A, will highlight SCCF’s ongoing research on the bat populations of Pine Island Sound. Using acoustic monitoring devices, scientists can record and identify different bat species by their unique echolocation calls. Attendees will learn about the fascinating species that inhabit our islands and the vital work being done to better understand and protect them.
The lecture will explore the hidden world of island bats and the conservation efforts protecting them.
To join the virtual lecture series, visit https://www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov//CivicAlerts.aspx?
About the Speaker: Mike Mills grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and earned his B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Southeast Missouri State University and his M.S. in Conservation Biology from the University of South Florida. At SCCF, he oversees fieldwork for the Wildlife and Habitat Management Department and launched the Sanibel Island Bat Project in 2023, continuing to monitor local bat populations today.