Bats in Kentucky in August
Yes, August is one of the best months to see bats in Kentucky. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 137 of the 907 sightings logged across the year (15.1%), 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.
Peak month for bats in Kentucky
15.1%
of yearly sightings
137
records in August
#1
busiest month of 12
907
verified records a year
July 5.4%, August 15.1%, September 6.4%. Busiest month is August at 15.1%.
907 verified observations of bats in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
August
137 records (15.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 5.4% |
| February | 74 | 8.2% |
| Marchpeak | 107 | 11.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 120 | 13.2% |
| May | 75 | 8.3% |
| June | 74 | 8.2% |
| July | 49 | 5.4% |
| Augustpeak | 137 | 15.1% |
| September | 58 | 6.4% |
| October | 55 | 6.1% |
| November | 73 | 8% |
| December | 36 | 4% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Tri-coloured Bat | 204 |
| Big Brown Bat | 174 |
| Eastern Red Bat | 112 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 40 |
| Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat | 40 |
| Indiana Bat | 17 |
| Little Brown Bat | 16 |
| Townsend's Big-eared Bat | 14 |
In Kentucky, August carries 15.1% of the year's bats sightings, about 6.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from July (5.4%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bats most often recorded in Kentucky are Tri-coloured Bat, Big Brown Bat and Eastern Red Bat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which bats you are most likely to see
- Tri-coloured Bat204 records
- Big Brown Bat174 records
- Eastern Red Bat112 records
- Silver-haired Bat40 records
- Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat40 records
- Indiana Bat17 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Kentucky in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 137 of the 907 verified bats sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 15.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bats in Kentucky?+
August is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, April and March.
What month is best for bats in Kentucky?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, April and March, based on 907 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Tri-coloured Bat, Big Brown Bat and Eastern Red Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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