Northern Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus) is in the Evening Bats family (Vespertilionidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,088 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): G3G4.
When to photograph Northern Hoary Bat: observations by month (U.S.)
About Northern Hoary Bat
The hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) is a species of bat in the vesper bat family, Vespertilionidae. It occurs throughout most of North America and much of South America, with disjunct populations in the Galápagos Islands and Hawaii.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Northern Hoary Bat by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 314 | April | Jan–May |
| Texas | 135 | April | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 89 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Nevada | 56 | May | Apr–May |
| Illinois | 46 | July | Apr–Aug |
| New Mexico | 43 | June | Apr–Jun |
| Colorado | 33 | September | Jun–Oct |
| Ohio | 31 | July | Jun–Aug |
| New York | 28 | August | May–Oct |
| Utah | 24 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Michigan | 20 | July | May–Sep |
| Virginia | 20 | May | Apr–May |
| Oregon | 19 | September | May–Sep |
| Nebraska | 17 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Maryland | 16 | July | Jul–Nov |
| North Carolina | 16 | September | Sep–Nov |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Minnesota | 14 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Missouri | 12 | June | Jun–Aug |
| West Virginia | 12 | July | May–Jul |
| Idaho | 11 | September | Aug–Nov |
| Tennessee | 11 | September | Jul–Sep |
| New Jersey | 10 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Montana | 9 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Kentucky | 8 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Iowa | 7 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 7 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Georgia | 6 | April | Feb–Apr |
| South Carolina | 6 | October | Oct–Oct |
| South Dakota | 6 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Washington | 6 | October | Oct–Oct |
| Massachusetts | 5 | June | Jun–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related mammals (Evening Bats)
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Northern Hoary Bat?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to November.
Where is Northern Hoary Bat most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Texas, Arizona.