From Ruins to Roost

Once connected to the mansion, this airy carport sheltered automobiles belonging to Dr. Harry Tevis and his wealthy guests, while a rooftop terrace above offered a place to socialize and enjoy views of distant hills. Generations of bats have long thrived in nearby forests and along stream corridors where suitable roosts and abundant food are found, but much of their habitat has been lost over the years to logging and development. In 2021, the remnant carport was enclosed and transformed into a cave-like bat habitat, creating a new roost where families of bats now live safely.

California · United States