Our Bat Walks Program provides interactive and in-person bat experiences in local communities nationwide to inspire people to conserve bats.

Jul 13, 2024 · Did you know that a huge colony of migratory bats live under the Yolo Causeway during the summer? Join Yolo Basin Foundation for a summertime Bat Talk and Tour to learn all about these amazing and beneficial mammals.

Our Bat Walks Program provides interactive and in-person bat experiences in local communities nationwide to better educate the public on bats.

Bat walks are an accessible and popular way to introduce complete beginners to bats for the first time. With this course we will help you develop all the skills you need to run an engaging bat walk by yourself. We will walk you through the entire process, from planning and preparing your event to running the bat walk itself.

Bat walks are a perfect way of giving people the opportunity to see and hear bats in a natural setting, and that first experience has led many to a lifelong interest in bats. To ensure the success and maximise the potential of such events careful planning is essential.

An introductory talk is a must on any bat walk. It provides an ideal opportunity to: • Introduce yourself, and any helpers. • Talk about bats, their biology and conservation. Whether this is brief or more in depth depends on what style event you have decided on.

Jul 22, 2021 · HOW TO LOOK FOR BATS. In temperate regions of the world where most bat species use sound waves or “echolocate” to navigate and pursue their prey, a great way to find bats and to identify what species of bats live in your neighborhood is …

Jul 11, 2024 · Bring a chair and come learn about our local bat species, find out how you can help protect bats, then participate in a 30 minute bat observation for science! These programs are free and open to everyone, no registration needed.

Mar 8, 2025 · Yes, bats do walk, though perhaps not in the way you might imagine a four-legged mammal strutting across the ground. The truth is, most bats are supremely adapted for flight, spending the vast majority of their lives soaring through the skies.

The unique anatomy of a bat makes it difficult for the animal to actually walk. However, there are few species that have adapted to be able to walk. The first species is the Lesser Short Tailed Bat which is native to New Zealand.