Bats in Arkansas in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see bats in Arkansas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 73 of the 512 sightings logged across the year (14.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat photographed in ArkansasBig Brown Bat photographed in ArkansasRafinesque's Big-eared Bat photographed in Arkansas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bats in Arkansas

14.3%

of yearly sightings

73

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

512

verified records a year

May 7%, June 14.3%, July 10.9%. Busiest month is March at 14.5%.

Best months: March, June, April

512 verified observations of bats in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bats are recorded in Arkansas

Peak month

March

74 records (14.5% of the year)

Quietest month

December

12 records

MonthObservationsShare
January152.9%
February234.5%
Marchpeak7414.5%
Aprilpeak5911.5%
May367%
Junepeak7314.3%
July5610.9%
August5610.9%
September448.6%
October397.6%
November254.9%
December122.3%

Bats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Tri-coloured Bat116
Big Brown Bat86
Eastern Red Bat79
Evening Bat25
Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat13
Gray Bat12
Silver-haired Bat8
Mexican Free-tailed Bat7

In Arkansas, June carries 14.3% of the year's bats sightings, about 6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (7%) into June, and it heads toward July (10.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bats most often recorded in Arkansas are Tri-coloured Bat, Big Brown Bat and Eastern Red Bat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which bats you are most likely to see

  • Tri-coloured Bat116 records
  • Big Brown Bat86 records
  • Eastern Red Bat79 records
  • Evening Bat25 records
  • Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat13 records
  • Gray Bat12 records
Plan your tripArkansas Post National Memorial

Plan your bat trip in Arkansas

Start with live tours near Arkansas Post National Memorial, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bats in Arkansas in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 73 of the 512 verified bats sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 14.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see bats in Arkansas?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and April.

What month is best for bats in Arkansas?+

March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and April, based on 512 verified observations.

Which bats are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+

The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Tri-coloured Bat, Big Brown Bat and Eastern Red Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.