Bats in Ohio in April
Yes, April is a good month to see bats in Ohio. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 185 of the 1,916 sightings logged across the year (9.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.
Good month for bats in Ohio
9.7%
of yearly sightings
185
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
1,916
verified records a year
March 5.1%, April 9.7%, May 12.5%. Busiest month is July at 25.6%.
1,916 verified observations of bats in Ohio, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Ohio
Peak month
July
490 records (25.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34 | 1.8% |
| February | 32 | 1.7% |
| March | 97 | 5.1% |
| April | 185 | 9.7% |
| Maypeak | 239 | 12.5% |
| Junepeak | 289 | 15.1% |
| Julypeak | 490 | 25.6% |
| August | 202 | 10.5% |
| September | 150 | 7.8% |
| October | 99 | 5.2% |
| November | 71 | 3.7% |
| December | 28 | 1.5% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Big Brown Bat | 762 |
| Eastern Red Bat | 385 |
| Silver-haired Bat | 140 |
| Northern Hoary Bat | 93 |
| Tri-coloured Bat | 58 |
| Little Brown Bat | 54 |
| Northern Myotis | 21 |
| Evening Bat | 19 |
In Ohio, April carries 9.7% of the year's bats sightings, about 1.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (5.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.5%) after. The busiest month is July (25.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bats most often recorded in Ohio are Big Brown Bat, Eastern Red Bat and Silver-haired Bat. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which bats you are most likely to see
- Big Brown Bat762 records
- Eastern Red Bat385 records
- Silver-haired Bat140 records
- Northern Hoary Bat93 records
- Tri-coloured Bat58 records
- Little Brown Bat54 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Ohio in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 185 of the 1,916 verified bats sightings logged in Ohio across the year, which is 9.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see bats in Ohio?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though July and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bats in Ohio?+
July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and May, based on 1,916 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Ohio?+
The most-recorded species in Ohio are Big Brown Bat, Eastern Red Bat and Silver-haired Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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