Bats in Idaho in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see bats in Idaho. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 56 of the 341 sightings logged across the year (16.4%), 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.

Little Brown Bat photographed in IdahoSilver-haired Bat photographed in IdahoLong-eared Myotis photographed in Idaho
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bats in Idaho

16.4%

of yearly sightings

56

records in June

#2

busiest month of 12

341

verified records a year

May 7.3%, June 16.4%, July 15.2%. Busiest month is August at 37.2%.

Best months: August, June, JulyPeak season right now

341 verified observations of bats in Idaho, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bats are recorded in Idaho

Peak month

August

127 records (37.2% of the year)

Quietest month

January

1 records

MonthObservationsShare
January10.3%
February20.6%
March41.2%
April92.6%
May257.3%
Junepeak5616.4%
Julypeak5215.2%
Augustpeak12737.2%
September4312.6%
October185.3%
November30.9%
December10.3%

Bats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Little Brown Bat37
Silver-haired Bat31
Big Brown Bat18
Townsend's Big-eared Bat16
Long-eared Myotis13
Northern Hoary Bat12
Pallid Bat9
Western Small-footed Myotis5

In Idaho, June carries 16.4% of the year's bats sightings, about 8.1 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 (7.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (15.2%) 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 Idaho are Little Brown Bat, Silver-haired Bat and Big Brown 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

  • Little Brown Bat37 records
  • Silver-haired Bat31 records
  • Big Brown Bat18 records
  • Townsend's Big-eared Bat16 records
  • Long-eared Myotis13 records
  • Northern Hoary Bat12 records
Plan your tripCity Of Rocks National Reserve

Plan your bat trip in Idaho

Start with live tours near City Of Rocks National Reserve, 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 Idaho in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 56 of the 341 verified bats sightings logged in Idaho across the year, which is 16.4% of the annual total.

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

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

What month is best for bats in Idaho?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, June and July, based on 341 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Idaho are Little Brown Bat, Silver-haired Bat and Big Brown Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.