Rescuing a baby flying-fox on the ground: this is Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu is the first rescued baby in Sydney this season, fully 3 weeks earlier than the babies usually come in. It was called in as a microbat, but I phoned the MOP (member of public) to ask the size, and he sent me a pic so the baby flying-fox, the first of the season, was all mine.
She's a Grey-Headed Flying-Fox. I named her Déjà Vu because I had a strong sense of Déjà Vu about heading into my 15th baby season.
Given that everything has been dying for so long, I decided to wait a few days before announcing her rescue. It's 10 days later now, and she's doing really well - I have moved her along to another carer but don't worry - I have some videos of her with Maggie and being a baby with me for a while. She's a total delight with a strong suck and coordinated sucking and swallowing. She just needs to be slowed down a bit otherwise she guzzles it and regurgitates.
She doesn't appear to have any injuries at all.
YAY, a survivor.

[@martinepotvin4472]

Bless this little one, may all fallen babies be as lucky as her !

[@kristineteall368]

I can understand your trepidation after last baby season, but I feel like this one will be different, and she is proof of that. Yay!

[@SedatedByLife]

My heart always aches when they're first rescued and crying for mom. Not to mention how insanely adorable and helpless they are. In the end I'm always happy with the positive outcome of having another chance to grow up and be a proper bat. They're in damn good hands with you all who care for them. I am grateful to you for your dedication to these beautiful creatures

[@LostHorizon52]

I'm so happy she is doing so well, baby Deja Vu is absolutely adorable 💕💕💕💕

[@lyndasteinbrecher7953]

Sweet baby girl, so relieved she was rescued and surviving.

[@marlak4203]

Aww but her mama

[@lyndasteinbrecher7953]

@@marlak4203 so sad!

[@drewbear1969]

Glad to hear she's been doing so well, and glad those guys found her so quickly! I just cannot imagine how disoriented and frightened she was, having that kind of adventure after only three days. I know she's in good hands with Meg and Maggie now 🦇

[@erismana2105]

The way she was holding onto the rock 😢

[@Megabattie]

The rock was probably quite warm

[@gsdalpha1358]

YAY! The first baby of the season, so precious - and a survivor! Here's hoping that's the start of a *good* season for the batties and for you.

[@suelovescats]

Yes !!! Meg needs a good baby season .. well, that means more work for bth Meg and Maggie .. but I’m sure they will happily do it . I can’t wait to see the other videos ! 😊

[@BklynBeth]

Tears and a standing ovation in my Brooklyn apartment for the first baby flying fox of the season! YAY! I'm thrilled that little Deja Vu is now safe and cozy with Meg and Maggie

[@mikieellis5133]

Beautiful baby girl! Yah! She is the smallest, youngest one I've seen in a very long time. I absolutely love your enthusiasm on this rescue. Generally you give tiny hints about survivability... you sound pumped on this one. Thank you.

[@Megabattie]

She is 12 days old now. That denotes a survivor.

[@WolfGoddess77]

Fingers crossed that this little darling kicks off a very successful baby season!

[@anje388]

Its baby season! My favorite part of the year! I'm glad she's doing well, and I hope this rest of this season goes well too!

[@Laura-dz9om]

She's a beauty! So happy she is doing well. Thanks so much for posting your new little darling.😃

[@KrisThroughGlass]

Such a sweety. I'm glad she's doing well.

[@naynay3710]

I'm soooo happy to see a new baby that's making it! I'm sure you're over the moon about it. She is such an adorable little bundle. I can't wait to see the videos!

[@eileenlester4342]

So precious. Great MOPS. Glad that she's doing well. 🙏💜🙏

[@1234j]

Aaaw. Just perfect. Stay strong, littl'un. Thank you for all your help and dedication. Cheers from Jane in England.

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Be strong dear Deja Vu!!! 🙏🏻

[@Megabattie]

She's 12 days old now, so she's a survivor

[@Laura-tp8wz]

@@Megabattie Absolutely wonderful!

[@sonialignani]

@@Megabattie yayyyy!!!!!

[@neda2820]

Yay! Here’s praying this is a happy, wonderful baby season. You can do it! We are all here to cheer you on.

[@lavenderlilac8920]

First baby of the season; first of many survivors of the season we hope. Good vibes going to all you bat rescuers.

[@donnadixon289]

What an adorable little sole. Thank you Meg for being there for the little one. Fingers crossed for high survival rate throughout the baby season.

[@dany.adelfinger]

Awww, the first baby of the season, and such a cutie. Yay, a survivor, let's hope for many more.

[@helenscott8202]

Deja Vu looks like an excellent start to the season, regardless of whether you decide to pass her on. An actual baby survivor so far! Yay!

[@sueparras6028]

How adorable. Just love/hate to see the babies, love, because they are so cute, but hate because they really are better off being raised by mom I would think. But thankfully she was found in time and here's praying that her survival bodes well for the rest of baby season.

[@gabrielsyt]

Yay for Déjà Vu. Hang in there little buddy. That baby is so lucky to have you as the carer.

[@lisah1077]

What a precious little baby! I’m sending prayers that she survives and does well. Thank you so much for taking care of her!

[@tracypfau3896]

Meg, I’m glad you were the one who found this little 3-4 day old baby…. thank God she’s holding up …it’s because you’re there caring for her…she’s the best with you.

[@Megabattie]

She's gone to a new carer now and is doing really well

[@nena4215]

Oh, so happy about that! You’re a living doll!!!

[@sarahstardust]

Oooh! She's so little! 😍❤️ I'm so glad she's doing well!

[@moiraesfate1]

I'm so glad to hear this ones a survivor, I know you've been having such problems for so long.

[@oldfatbastad6053]

first one of the season is a survivor, thats a good start so lets hope it bloody stays that way 😀

[@AnetteL.Nielsen]

Yay baby season starting out with a survivor 😍🙌

[@ffeff8353]

She's gorgeous and darling and I'm so glad she's doing well! Excellent job Meg!

[@tinawitte420]

Having a strong sense of Déjà Vu with that name. Wasn't there already a Déjà Vu? 😃

[@paulg3336]

You may be experiencing Déjà Vu

[@jlester8584]

This one can be "Déjà Vu all over again." - Yogi Berra

[@carolynnunes3922]

J Lester 😂😂🤣

[@Megabattie]

Never had a Déjà Vu before.

[@tinawitte420]

@@Megabattie I somehow knew you'd say that 😋

[@drnobody7934]

Awe she’s getting her babies back in the nursery ❤️💕❤️

[@dedubh8016]

Congrats Meg on the survivor it was good news! Looking forward to the other videos

[@Kim-lc3fv]

My first thought after you picked baby up: "call Maggie." I'm looking forward to the return of Maggie & baby footage, as well as to Season 15 of the Meg Diaries. 😊❤🦇

[@Megabattie]

I phoned Maggie on the way and told her that it was a FF baby not a micros. She was excited.

[@suelovescats]

I love the Maggie videos . And the cheerful banter between Meg and Maggie . 🥂 here’s to a successful baby season , with lots of squeakers !

[@wildflower1397]

I am looking forward to Maggie too. She has the most soothing voice an just melts when she is holding a baby.

[@Sasser2015]

I must admit that the name scared me a bit, given the events of the past 18 months. But I've never been more delighted by the description text on this channel. Congrats, Meg. Can't wait to see the footage and I hope the strength of this little one is an omen of brighter days ahead.

[@carolynnunes3922]

Déjà vu is a beautiful little baby girl! And of course, I fell in love with her at first sight. This was an inspiring video to watch, and you were being so candid in the beginning as you were driving to her that I was greatly moved even before I laid eyes on her beautiful little self! KOKO, dear Meg! I fervently pray that this that season be an extremely blessed one with success after success in raising the orphans of this breeding year...

[@ziizification]

So glad for a survivor after this awful stretch of death left and right! What a caring MOP and a lucky little battie winding up in the perfect hands. ♥️

[@wendyporter1093]

WooHoo!!! So happy she made it!! Hopefully, that’s an indicator of lits of survivors for baby season!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻❤️🦇❤️

[@suelovescats]

Hopefully no more .. I’m almost afraid to say it …so I’ll say yahoo !!! And hope soon Megs apartment is so full of baby batties that she and Maggie have their hands ( and hearts ) so full they don’t know what to do ! Sorry Meg … lol 😁

[@chiroptera626]

5:50 ain't nothing cuter. So glad the first of the season is a contender.

[@LS-um3zq]

I love the little back feet coming out looking for grabs.

[@Gyarren]

She's so cute! Hope she's doing well in care!🦇❤🦇❤🦇❤🦇

[@wildflower1397]

Fairy Fox Mother rescues the very first baby of the season! Yay! 💕🎉

[@stephaniep2706]

I’ve never seen a more precious reason to be kept up most of the night. She’s so lucky to have you caring for her❤️

[@Linnet09]

So tiny! I suppose the enormous bucket and three towels are necessary to protect such a tiny creature! Still very kind of the MOP to think of it.

[@Megabattie]

It protected her from roaming cats, predatory birds and the direct sunlight and overheating, even though it was a cooler day. MOPs always think the bat needs to be protected from sunlight.

[@brannon5311]

Oh, my heart!! Those eyes, those ears, that adorable squeak. Deja Vu welcome to the world. You have the best carer.

[@farmduck2762]

What a blast from the past! Between 30-40 years ago, I lived in Salisbury Rd, Liberty St, Trafalgar St and Alice St near the Golden Sheaf. You must have driven on or past all of those on this trip. Good result with the bat.

[@Megabattie]

You're an inner west then.

[@Centralflorida22]

These are the reacues I love to see!! ;)

[@adrijanacah1280]

So happy Dejà Vù is a surviver! Poor little cutie, she deserves a little luck in her life! Thank to all the persons who care for her! Stay safe!

[@nickjury5198]

YAY!!! for Deja Vu🦇❤️ When you lifted up the bucket and I saw her lying on that stone I thought, Oh no she's fallen and landed on the stone, thats not good😧 Glad to hear she didn't and she is doing well. Nice to see the hat is making a regular appearance👍 Looking forward to seeing Maggie back looking after the babies❤️ and you two sharing some Aussie banter again😂

[@Centralflorida22]

I love the name. Starting to watch it now

[@toshatockwhissel1293]

What a blessing it is that the 1st baby of the season is a healthy little girl 💗🦇💜🦇💗

[@tuxitalk1World]

Deja Vu is so cute and happy to hear she is a survivor! Hoping all rescued bats are survivors! We love you all in Australia who love bats and are rescuers and carers and Vicki the wonderful Vet Nurse and the Bat Doctors!♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇♥️🦇

[@in4merATP]

Ohhh my heartttt. We love you, Meg. You and Mags and the Princess.

[@fffUUUUUU]

First baby in the season and a survivor! Yay! Thank you dear Meg!

[@paolagrando5079]

Beautiful news!!

[@Purpie_Slurpie]

the first baby of the season AND she's a survivor!

[@Ruby-1970]

There so cute when there small but after they grow up I think they look like teddy bears

[@esenel92]

4:30 "I want you to open it so you can get the glucose" And she's like.. "no! last time I let go I ended up on the ground! I'm not falling for that again!" Seeing her on that piece of stone there made me feel so sad for her. so alone and probably cold :( Good thing she ended up in good hands :)

[@PikovajaDama]

First baby of the season is melting my heart!

[@wendyjones1429]

I hope wee baby makes it💜💜 I'm unable to watch the ones that dont make it😥 You are awesome helping these bats🎃💖🐾

[@lyndasteinbrecher7953]

I can't either

[@Circlewisewoman01]

I have to be strong to watch them. Sometimes I watch and comment just to support Meg.

[@carolynnunes3922]

Joanne Apple I agree with you totally. Although it is difficult and sometimes I even cry, if Meg can LIVE IT, and through it, which is far more intense, then I can put myself through it by watching it! I will no longer avoid the harsher and sometimes grim realities of these videos!

[@Megabattie]

Thanks Joanne

[@suelovescats]

@@carolynnunes3922 .. I’m the same . I hate to see the grimmer videos where the bats can’t possibly survive and I cry and always pray the next one will end better than.. but watching them makes seeing the ones like this even sweeter ! I admire Meg so much 💕🥂💕

[@misterlyle.]

A soft bear, a sweet pacifier and suddenly things are looking up!

[@pinkflamingo5628]

❤️ Oh so happy for you, Meg. A survivor. 🌺

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Lovely MOP's!👍👍 When Deja Vous was crying at start my Cat flew in to check who that was. Thank You sleep deprived Meg for Rescuing, Caring for and loving this precious little baby Flying Fox!!🤗🦇🥰

[@annew8365]

Aw, sweet little baby! 💕🦇 Grabby little feet 😃 Sounds like the work has begun Meg. I hope it’s a season filled with many, many survivors. 🍼🥂🍾

[@lupitamihita1261]

Those precious little squeaks sure pull on ones heart strings. So glad she is doing well.

[@francesfarmer736]

Yep, you have baby on your hands…what a cutie💞 love your hat shadows Meg🐲💚

[@PK-oy4fe]

Maybe it's a sign....the babies will survive now! She is so cute...omg....I just want to cuddle her!❤🦇🖤

[@Megabattie]

One hopes so. The first 3 babies of the season have survived, 2 of them were my rescues. As we speak I have baby 2 quietly sucking away at her bottle.

[@vixxie2680]

How wonderful to have a survivor.

[@siechamontillado]

Those mates are a-okay!

[@fffUUUUUU]

Kudos to lovely MOPs!

[@leslie2149]

Oh what a sweet little thing! Sorry that her mummy lost her but she'll get the best of care now. Hope she continues to do well.

[@debsmith7120]

HAPPY to hear that she’s already survived for 12 days!!!! Super!! Never get over how HUGE their feet look on them when they are so young…. Hope you and Maggie really enjoyed your time with her (assuming you are not still caring for her)!

[@JadeStrawberry]

She's so tiny and beautiful. Babies are a lot of work, but worth the trouble. Since she was the first baby of the season, I was half expecting to see Maggie kicking in your door to get to Deja. Glad to her the baby made it.

[@Megabattie]

Next video

[@suelovescats]

@@Megabattie yay !!!

[@Weeks25]

So happy your baby season has started off with a gorgeous little survivor!

[@illustriousrocket4476]

Let's hope this is a sign of good things to come.

[@marionbowler5440]

Hurray, awesome Meg. 🇨🇦🐘🍁🦇🤗

[@tamaragonzalez2227]

Yes it sounds like new mothers, excited they are going to have a baby and dread the work to come when they arrive. LOL

[@Smug_Wolf]

Aw! I think this is the youngest battie rescue I've seen, I think I started watching later into the baby season when they were more grown up... So great to have a survivor!!!

[@Megabattie]

There are the occasional premmies as well which come into care. They're hard work.

[@suelovescats]

@@Megabattie .. I remember some so small I was holding my breath ! When you see their heart beating in their little chest it always amazes me how something so tiny grows up to fly so confidently and have other tiny little creatures. I love bats , thanks to you Meg ! 💕🦇💕🥂

[@alicerowan4688]

So happy she survived!! Your first baby of the season. I hope that’s a sign of many successful rescues to come. Good job!

[@jlester8584]

I too feel weak in the knees to think of you having a baby again.

[@jackielorenz4109]

Love how the baby immediately fell asleep!

[@Megabattie]

She's a baby; babies fall asleep if they feel secure.

[@meowhisd4546]

Meg showing off her first baby of the season, lil Deju Vu😭. Take care, we're lucky to have you saving these babies

[@rebeccabrown3898]

Bless her heart. God bless.

[@misakichan4044]

So nice that she is a survivor.

[@janetdear6429]

Ready or not it's that time again, and I think you are going to be busy, she's gorgeous, great video thanks 💖😁

[@sonialignani]

Wow Meg , what a gift!!! Deja' vu Is so cute and doing well , my day starts well Today , this baby Is so sweet ,i' d Like to keep her in my hand s and cuddle her!!!!!!! Meg and Maggie Réunion!!!!!

[@robertamorrison3462]

She's so tiny! Glad she's doing well.

[@lindam2090]

I am sure no one else cries like baby when we get a survivor but I do. They are so sweet. I know it must mean extra work for all of you and we appreciate your hard work. Thankful for the MOP and hang in there Dej.

[@suelovescats]

.. lol ..my husband asked why I was crying .. I sad they are HAPPY tears ! Meg has a survivor!! I’m so glad to know little De’ja’ Vu is doing well and we will see Maggie videos soon !😁

[@madelineciresi4219]

Baby Déjà Vu is so beautiful I'm glad you helped her

[@theresahart212]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ of course you make sense Miss Meg. She is so beautiful…🙏

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

How can something so tiny have SO much cute?

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

YAY!!! I LOVE baby season! So glad she's doing well!!!👏👍💋💞

[@dariafriedrich4]

Dear Deja Vu, I wish you good luck and that you will meet such good people on your way as before ❤

[@joannegray5138]

Gorgeous baby girl. Grow big and strong 😘

[@laranadesign4764]

We all feel this. For me, it's baby grey squirrels and lately (with warmer winters) they don't seem to stop coming. Winter used to be a break, but the weather keeps changing and storms ensure these tree babies keep falling year-round. Hugs for you, we know exactly how you feel.

[@Megabattie]

Yes, this year the babies started coming in earlier, and they were larger/older when they should have been tiny babies. My personal nightmare would be to have to run a creche all year round to release these babies. We don't have the person power to staff a release creche and chop all the fruit for them daily and do all the weekly catch up and checks. It's a huge job, and to run it year round would be a total nightmare.

[@olicnana]

Sweet little babe.

[@GrapeApe2018]

YaY Baby Dèjá Vu! * happy dance*

[@andremiller5552]

I have to admit, Australians are the second most jolliest people behind Americans.