Bats in Nebraska in June

Yes, June is a good month to see bats in Nebraska. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 67 of the 575 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Western Small-footed Myotis photographed in NebraskaBig Brown Bat photographed in NebraskaWestern Small-footed Myotis photographed in Nebraska
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bats in Nebraska

11.7%

of yearly sightings

67

records in June

#6

busiest month of 12

575

verified records a year

May 11.8%, June 11.7%, July 12.5%. Busiest month is September at 13.7%.

Best months: September, April, JulyPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

December

15 records

MonthObservationsShare
January244.2%
February295%
March386.6%
Aprilpeak7613.2%
May6811.8%
June6711.7%
Julypeak7212.5%
August7112.3%
Septemberpeak7913.7%
October162.8%
November203.5%
December152.6%

Bats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Big Brown Bat220
Eastern Red Bat33
Western Small-footed Myotis28
Northern Hoary Bat17
Silver-haired Bat17
Fringed Myotis16
Little Brown Bat14
Evening Bat11

In Nebraska, June carries 11.7% of the year's bats sightings, about 3.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (12.5%) 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 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

  • Big Brown Bat220 records
  • Eastern Red Bat33 records
  • Western Small-footed Myotis28 records
  • Northern Hoary Bat17 records
  • Silver-haired Bat17 records
  • Fringed Myotis16 records
Plan your tripAgate Fossil Beds National Monument

Plan your bat trip in Nebraska

Start with live tours near Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bats in Nebraska in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 67 of the 575 verified bats sightings logged in Nebraska across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.

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

June is the 6th 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.