Bats in Texas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see bats in Texas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 885 of the 5,527 sightings logged across the year (16%), 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.
Peak month for bats in Texas
16%
of yearly sightings
885
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
5,527
verified records a year
March 9.1%, April 16%, May 9.2%. Busiest month is April at 16%.
5,527 verified observations of bats in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bats are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
885 records (16% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 203 | 3.7% |
| February | 384 | 6.9% |
| March | 505 | 9.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 885 | 16% |
| May | 511 | 9.2% |
| June | 514 | 9.3% |
| Julypeak | 535 | 9.7% |
| Augustpeak | 557 | 10.1% |
| September | 503 | 9.1% |
| October | 479 | 8.7% |
| November | 248 | 4.5% |
| December | 203 | 3.7% |
Bats you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mexican Free-tailed Bat | 2,204 |
| Tri-coloured Bat | 545 |
| Evening Bat | 359 |
| Eastern Red Bat | 301 |
| Pallid Bat | 195 |
| Big Brown Bat | 176 |
| Northern Hoary Bat | 160 |
| Cave Myotis | 113 |
In Texas, April carries 16% of the year's bats sightings, about 7.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (9.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (9.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The bats most often recorded in Texas are Mexican Free-tailed Bat, Tri-coloured Bat and Evening 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
- Mexican Free-tailed Bat2,204 records
- Tri-coloured Bat545 records
- Evening Bat359 records
- Eastern Red Bat301 records
- Pallid Bat195 records
- Big Brown Bat176 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bats in Texas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 885 of the 5,527 verified bats sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 16% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see bats in Texas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, August and July.
What month is best for bats in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, August and July, based on 5,527 verified observations.
Which bats are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Mexican Free-tailed Bat, Tri-coloured Bat and Evening Bat, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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