Watch for bats in the evening sky

Warm spring evenings are a great time to view bats in your neighborhood.

Missouri is home to around 14 species of bats, and they all love a good insect dinner. As spring insects become active you will see bats flying the night skies in search of a meal. Twilight is the best time to view them as they swoop back and forth chasing insects.

For more information on Missouri’s bats and instructions for building a bat house visit https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/bats.