Our newest residents A little unconventional

At Summers Corner, we feel a special connection to the flora and fauna that surrounds us. And really, it�s hard not to here in the Lowcountry. The fragrant burst of wisteria and jasmine each spring. The sweet, tender peaches overflowing Farmer�s Market stalls as summer reaches its peak. �And as we mosey into fall, the squirrels hurriedly preparing for colder days. Constant reminders that we are part of a bigger, beautiful ecology.

So as we started planning our community in a garden, we incorporated ways to live in harmony with our neighbors and the land. The thing is, not all neighbors walk upright on two legs! We�re sharing this space with the birds, and the bees, and even the bats.

Yes, the bats.

We admit � they aren�t as romantic as the birds, or as respected as the bees, but bats are none-the-less vital to our ecosystem. Bats are a natural way to address the pesky mosquitoes that share our fondness for the Lowcountry. It�s been estimated that one bat can eat over 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour.

So while we�re building our first homes at Summers Corner, we decided we would build a home for our little bat friends, too.

In fact, they�ve already moved in! �Just across from Buffalo Lake Pavilion sets the Summers Corner bat house. Inside, dozens of chambers act as rooms of sorts for the bats. After a busy night of pest control, more than 6,000 bats can spend their day resting comfortably beside the lake.

And we think they�re enjoying Summers Corner just as much as we do. Each evening as the sun sets at Buffalo Lake, you can see the fluttering of tiny bats heading out to do a hard night�s work.

So next time you pass the lake, take a moment to welcome our newest residents to the neighborhood. For those with wings and without, Summers Corner is a beautiful place to be.