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Bats of New York
Get to know the bats that call NY home, find out about bat species worldwide, and learn what you can do to help these amazing creatures locally and globally.
Learn about bats of all types, particularly those found in New York.
What are they, why do they matter, and how can you get involved!
Share your thoughts and opinions about bats and bat houses!
Image Credit: Jane Hale, The Flint Journal
Spotlight: Get to know one of America's most widespread bats - the Hoary Bat!
Lasiurus cinereus
Image Credit: Ann Froschauer, USFWS
Spotlight: Get to know the most common bat in New York state - the Little Brown Bat!
Myotis lucifugus
Image Credit: John Chenger, BCM
Meet an expert: John Chenger
President of "Bat Conservation and Management"
Bat Threats: White Nose Syndrome
Read how this fungal infection has impacted bat populations
Bats and Coronavirus: Overreactions Don't Help
Bats can act as natural hosts, and now they need our help to stop the misinformation that is driving people to kill them.
Check Out Our Instagram
@Bats_of_NYS
Updates, information, and snippets of bat humor at your fingertips. Do you have bat photos on your Instagram? Consider tagging @Bats_of_NYS or using the hashtag #BatsofInstagram
Mapping Westchester Bat Boxes
via Google Maps
Curious to see a real life bat house? This interactive map highlights the locations of bat boxes on public land in and around Westchester County!
Free Poster
Download this free bat conservation poster!
This poster has tips on how to help protect bats locally. Consider posting this somewhere that it can be seen by members of your community!