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A primer on bat behavior during the spring bat migration in Texas

Now that it is spring/summer, we are seeing more bats in East Texas. Some of the species that migrated south to spend the winter in warmer climates have returned to the area. In addition, the major maternity season for bats in the US and Canada is from April through August. The bat maternity season is significant for two reasons: 1. Since the young bats, called “pups” may not be too adept at flying, some of them end up on the ground in their early efforts. IN all probability,… Read More →