Bats in Nevada in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bats in Nevada. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 49 of the 606 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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.
Good month for bats in Nevada
8.1%
of yearly sightings
49
records in September
#6
busiest month of 12
606
verified records a year
August 18.3%, September 8.1%, October 5.1%. Busiest month is May at 18.8%.
606 verified observations of bats in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
May
114 records (18.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 1.2% |
| February | 13 | 2.1% |
| March | 34 | 5.6% |
| Aprilpeak | 96 | 15.8% |
| Maypeak | 114 | 18.8% |
| June | 85 | 14% |
| July | 54 | 8.9% |
| Augustpeak | 111 | 18.3% |
| September | 49 | 8.1% |
| October | 31 | 5.1% |
| November | 7 | 1.2% |
| December | 5 | 0.8% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Canyon Bat | 75 |
| Northern Hoary Bat | 59 |
| Mexican Free-tailed Bat | 54 |
| Pallid Bat | 36 |
| Big Brown Bat | 32 |
| Townsend's Big-eared Bat | 32 |
| Spotted Bat | 21 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 20 |
In Nevada, September carries 8.1% of the year's bats sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (18.3%) into September, and it heads toward October (5.1%) after. The busiest month is May (18.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bats most often recorded in Nevada are Canyon Bat, Northern Hoary Bat and Mexican Free-tailed Bat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which bats you are most likely to see
- Canyon Bat75 records
- Northern Hoary Bat59 records
- Mexican Free-tailed Bat54 records
- Pallid Bat36 records
- Big Brown Bat32 records
- Townsend's Big-eared Bat32 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Nevada in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 49 of the 606 verified bats sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bats in Nevada?+
September is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though May and August is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bats in Nevada?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, August and April, based on 606 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Canyon Bat, Northern Hoary Bat and Mexican Free-tailed Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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