Bats in Nebraska in August
Yes, August is a good month to see bats in Nebraska. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 71 of the 575 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), 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 Nebraska
12.3%
of yearly sightings
71
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
575
verified records a year
July 12.5%, August 12.3%, September 13.7%. Busiest month is September at 13.7%.
575 verified observations of bats in Nebraska, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Nebraska
Peak month
September
79 records (13.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 4.2% |
| February | 29 | 5% |
| March | 38 | 6.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 76 | 13.2% |
| May | 68 | 11.8% |
| June | 67 | 11.7% |
| Julypeak | 72 | 12.5% |
| August | 71 | 12.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 79 | 13.7% |
| October | 16 | 2.8% |
| November | 20 | 3.5% |
| December | 15 | 2.6% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Big Brown Bat | 220 |
| Eastern Red Bat | 33 |
| Western Small-footed Myotis | 28 |
| Northern Hoary Bat | 17 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 17 |
| Fringed Myotis | 16 |
| Little Brown Bat | 14 |
| Evening Bat | 11 |
In Nebraska, August carries 12.3% of the year's bats sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between July and August, and it heads toward September (13.7%) after. The busiest month is September (13.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bats most often recorded in Nebraska are Big Brown Bat, Eastern Red Bat and Western Small-footed Myotis. 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
- Big Brown Bat220 records
- Eastern Red Bat33 records
- Western Small-footed Myotis28 records
- Northern Hoary Bat17 records
- Silver-haired Bat17 records
- Fringed Myotis16 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Nebraska in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 71 of the 575 verified bats sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see bats in Nebraska?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though September and April is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bats in Nebraska?+
September is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through September, April and July, based on 575 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Nebraska?+
The most-recorded species in Nebraska are Big Brown Bat, Eastern Red Bat and Western Small-footed Myotis, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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