Bats in Alaska in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bats in Alaska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 7 of the 75 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Good month for bats in Alaska
9.3%
of yearly sightings
7
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
75
verified records a year
August 28%, September 9.3%, October 4%. Busiest month is August at 28%.
75 verified observations of bats in Alaska, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Alaska
Peak month
August
21 records (28% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 4 | 5.3% |
| April | 3 | 4% |
| Maypeak | 12 | 16% |
| June | 6 | 8% |
| Julypeak | 17 | 22.7% |
| Augustpeak | 21 | 28% |
| September | 7 | 9.3% |
| October | 3 | 4% |
| November | 1 | 1.3% |
| December | 1 | 1.3% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Little Brown Bat | 47 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 2 |
| California Myotis | 1 |
In Alaska, September carries 9.3% of the year's bats sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (28%) into September, and it heads toward October (4%) after. The busiest month is August (28%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bats most often recorded in Alaska are Little Brown Bat, Silver-haired Bat and California Myotis. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which bats you are most likely to see
- Little Brown Bat47 records
- Silver-haired Bat2 records
- California Myotis1 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Alaska in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 7 of the 75 verified bats sightings logged in Alaska across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bats in Alaska?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bats in Alaska?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and May, based on 75 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Alaska?+
The most-recorded species in Alaska are Little Brown Bat, Silver-haired Bat and California Myotis, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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