Bats in Oregon in June

Yes, June is a good month to see bats in Oregon. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 130 of the 1,013 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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.

Northern Hoary Bat photographed in OregonCalifornia Myotis photographed in OregonCalifornia Myotis photographed in Oregon
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bats in Oregon

12.8%

of yearly sightings

130

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

1,013

verified records a year

May 11.7%, June 12.8%, July 16.2%. Busiest month is August at 21.7%.

Best months: August, July, SeptemberPeak season right now

1,013 verified observations of bats in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bats are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

August

220 records (21.7% of the year)

Quietest month

December

15 records

MonthObservationsShare
January202%
February282.8%
March444.3%
April535.2%
May11911.7%
June13012.8%
Julypeak16416.2%
Augustpeak22021.7%
Septemberpeak15215%
October515%
November171.7%
December151.5%

Bats you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Big Brown Bat109
Little Brown Bat103
Townsend's Big-eared Bat81
Silver-haired Bat47
California Myotis35
Long-eared Myotis31
Northern Hoary Bat23
Yuma Myotis13

In Oregon, June carries 12.8% of the year's bats sightings, about 4.5 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 is rising from May (11.7%) into June, and it heads toward July (16.2%) after. The busiest month is August (21.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bats most often recorded in Oregon are Big Brown Bat, Little Brown Bat and Townsend's Big-eared Bat. 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 Bat109 records
  • Little Brown Bat103 records
  • Townsend's Big-eared Bat81 records
  • Silver-haired Bat47 records
  • California Myotis35 records
  • Long-eared Myotis31 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your bat trip in Oregon

Start with live tours near Crater Lake National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bats in Oregon in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 130 of the 1,013 verified bats sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.

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

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bats in Oregon?+

August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and September, based on 1,013 verified observations.

Which bats are you most likely to see in Oregon?+

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Big Brown Bat, Little Brown Bat and Townsend's Big-eared Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.