Brazilian free-tailed bats. The most famous of the park's mammals are the bats. The park hosts 17 different bat species. The large colony of Brazilian free-tailed bats wow visitors every evening from spring through fall with its spectacular outflights.

The 17 bat species that live in the caverns include big brown bats, silver-haired bats, and Townsend’s big-eared bat, which is known for its distinctively long, flexible ears. Plan your trip to Carlsbad, New Mexico today to see them all!

2024年5月25日 · Bat Flight Programs will begin on May 25, 2024. Please join us for the free Bat Flight Program (late May through October), an evening ranger talk about bats prior to their flight. No reservations are required for this program that occurs every evening from Memorial Day weekend through October.

2016年9月16日 · This is just as true at Carlsbad Caverns as it is elsewhere in the world.People come from all over the world to watch nature at its finest in the form of the Brazilian free-tailed bats leaving the cave each evening in the summer.The size of the colony fluctuates from night to night and season to season.Between 200,000 and 500,000 bats call the ...

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. From early May through October, Mexican free-tail bats leave Carlsbad Caverns at sunset to feed on night-flying insects in the nearby Black and Pecos River valleys. You are invited to witness this spectacular display as …

2023年4月26日 · CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK’S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENTS are its Brazilian free-tailed bats, but they’re just one of more than 67 mammals and 368 bird species that live in the mix of Chihuahuan Desert, piñon-juniper woodlands, and grasslands. Here are a few to look out for on your next visit.

2024年5月11日 · As a part of our Texas/New Mexico Road trip, we embarked on an epic journey filled with bats, beauty, and beyond. Carlsbad Caverns is not just about bats and beauty. This guide dives deep into the mysterious underworld of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico is home to one of the most impressive cave systems in the world. Below you’ll find the ultimate guide to the park, including info about cave tours, other things to do, the park's history, how to get there, when to visit, and so much more.

2021年8月18日 · Sit down and watch dozens of bats emerge from the Carlsbad Cavern and fly right over your head as they search for food. The Bat Flight Program begins around sunset. It takes place at the Bat Flight Amphitheater at the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern and near the park's visitor center.

2024年9月24日 · Carlsbad Caverns, located in New Mexico, is famous for its stunning limestone formations and underground chambers. However, beyond the well-trodden paths lie hidden bat caves teeming with life. These secret spots offer a unique glimpse into the nocturnal world of bats.