Is Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Emergence happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~August 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Every spring through fall, roughly a million Mexican free-tailed bats roost beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge in downtown Austin and emerge at dusk in a massive, winding column to feed.
The nightly emergence is predictable during the warmer months and is one of North America’s largest urban bat spectacles.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Congress Avenue Bridge - Bridge Deck and North Bank |
| Butler Park / Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail - South Bank Overlook |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.