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How to See the Austin Bats Under Congress Bridge

The Best Way to See the Austin Bats under Congress Bridge in Austin, TX! The Congress Bridge Bats are the largest urban bat colony in North ...

Bats in Austin, TX | Bat Watching Tours & Information

Austin is home to the roughly 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats from late spring to early fall. During this time, locals and visitors gather around the ...

Congress Avenue Bridge- Bat-Watching Sites of Texas

Texas hill country Region. The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, located in the heart of downtown Austin, hosts the largest urban bat colony in the world, ...

Congress Ave. Bridge Bats - Austin Bats Watching Guide | Merlin Tuttle

Austin American-Statesman's Bat Observation Center 305 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 Paid parking is available at the southeast end of the bridge.

Best way to see bats : r/Austin - Reddit

I think bridge is better when it's already dark and shore is better when it's lighter out. It's really underwhelming when it's dark seeing it from below.

How to See the Austin Bats - YouTube

Come with us as we watch over a million bats take flight in Austin, Texas. We'll give you tips and lots of info for when, where, and how to ...

Austin's Bat Bridge: A Viewing Guide - TripSavvy

Best Viewing Sites. The walkway on the east side of the Congress Avenue bridge offers the best vantage point for watching the bats emerge and ...

Congress Avenue Bridge | Austin Bat Refuge

If you visit when the bats are flying close to dark (more than 12 minutes after sunset), best viewing is from below the bridge at the south side bat viewing ...

What is the best way to see the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge in ...

You'll most likely not see them, unless someone takes a flash photo. From the bridge, you may see them as a ribbon against the sky over the trees.

Guide to Seeing the Bats in Austin - Do512 Family

We recommend lining up around the southeastern part of the bridge about a half hour to an hour before sunset for a good view.

How to See the Famous Bats of Congress Avenue Bridge

Additional Tips for Seeing the Congress Avenue Bats. What time do the bats come out? For the optimal bat viewing experience, arrive at least 30 ...

Experiencing Bat Watching in Austin, Texas - A Complete Guide

The best months to go bat watching in Austin is from March to November, when the Mexican free-tailed bats are most active.

Austin Bats: Here's Exactly How To See Them!

The Austin bats come out from mid-March through late October or early November. There aren't specific dates, because it depends on the weather ...

Everything You Need To Know To See Bats in Austin and ...

Nearly half a million bats emerge from a spot close to the intersection of IH-35 and McNeil. Head to 601 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road in Round Rock.

Bat Watching at Austin's Bat Bridge | Austin Activities

It's a special experience to see over a million Mexican free-tail bats fly out from under the bridge at dusk, and you won't find another colony like this ...

Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Bats | Austin, TX

Between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk. Best viewing dates: April-October. View Map ...

The Congress Bridge Bats - Do512

If you are adamant on seeing them, head down to the Congress Avenue Bridge area about an hour before sunset. Keep in mind this is a tourist attraction, so the ...

How To See The Bats in Austin - So Much Life

It's super easy to see the bats because they're in a central location (the Anne W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, which I'm just going to refer to as the “ ...

10 Ways to See the Bats in Austin - - Where Is Laura Traveling

In my experience, the majority of the bats roost on the right side of the bridge near the grassy area. Even though the grass slopes down towards ...

Austin's bats, a natural wonder, are an urban wildlife success story

Pedestrians along the Congress Avenue Bridge watch as bats emerge late in the evening. ... Pedestrians along the Congress Avenue Bridge watch as ...