Where can I see bats in Washington?

Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area. Washington State’s largest known bat colony is tucked away under an abandoned railroad trestle in North Olympia. Here female Yuma and Little Brown Bats cluster together in the trestle above the waters of Puget Sound.

Do bats migrate in Washington state?

With few flying insects available to them during winter in Washington, bats survive by hibernating, migrating to regions where insects are available, or a combination of these strategies. A hibernating bat can thus survive on only a few grams of stored fat during the five- to six-month hibernation period.

How long is the Woodard Bay Trail?

Woodard Bay Loop Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Olympia, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from March until September.

When can you see bats at Woodard Bay?

Even though bats become popular around Halloween, the best time to see them is actually in the summer. Come to Woodard Bay any clear summer evening to watch the bats emerge at dusk from the old logging pier that they call home. Or, you can wait until after April when bats will return by the thousands to roost.

What eats bats in the wild?

3. Bats have few natural predators — disease is one of the biggest threat. Owls, hawks and snakes eat bats, but that’s nothing compared to the millions of bats dying from White-Nose Syndrome.

What bat species live in Washington State?

Common bats of Washington The species most often seen flying around human habitat include the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus, Fig. 1), Yuma myotis (Myotis yumanensis), big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus), pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus), and California myotis (Myotis californicus).

Is the Chehalis Western Trail paved?

Not your typical hiking trail, this mostly paved trail winds through diverse ecosystems in both urban and rural parts of Thurston County, providing views of Mount Rainier and access to more than 170 acres of park land, and includes access to the Deschutes River, Puget Sound and Chambers Lake.

When was the Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area established?

1987
Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area was designated by the legislature in 1987, one of the first in the state. A wildlife sanctuary that is just minutes from downtown Olympia, this 917-acre site protects habitat ranging from marine shoreline and wetlands to mature second growth forest.

What noise do bats make at night?

Bats make small squeaking noises and you may hear them crawling (sounds like scratching) at dusk and dawn when they are waking or returning to the roost.

Is the Chehalis Western Trail closed?

Partial Trail Closure The Chehalis Western Trail is now open! Visit the Project Page for further information and updates about this project.