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    Jerald
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    I know you can see bats out at Greenlake, but I wondered if there’s anywhere closer to see them flying around. Not looking for a guided walk (like Camp Long), just a location to try.

    #826033

    TanDL
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    Not sure… Once or twice a year, usually during the summer or early fall, I’ll see them behind the Alaska Junction at dusk, darting about but never with any consistency. I haven’t seen them this year, so far though.

    #826034

    squareeyes
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    I’ve never seen any bats in WS. Would love to have some around though. A couple of years ago my neighbor installed a bat house on his roof hoping to attract some to move in but was unsuccessful. Too bad, we certainly have enough mosquitoes to keep them fed.

    #826035

    stina
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    The Seattle Police Department has their horse stables right next to Westcrest Park. They have a big bat house, painted gray with a Batman style bat on the box, hanging in a tree as you drive into the stables. I’ve never been there after dark, but I imagine that box has a few residents.

    #826036

    herongrrrl
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    You could probably see them at dusk at Camp Long without taking a guided walk, they would likely be flying over the parade grounds there. I have seen them over the lawn at Me Kwa Mooks, too. Any place with a greenbelt nearby will probably have a few bats living there and out hunting at twilight, it’s usually just a matter of being out at the right point in the evening to see them.

    #826037

    Jerald
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    Thanks, everyone. I didn’t think Camp Long would be open to non-campers late enough, but I’ll check that. I’ll give Me Kwa Mooks a try.

    #826038

    SeaChanty51
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    Fauntleroy, along Lincoln Park…just after dark. I used to spot them near the street lights, where bugs congregate.

    #826039

    Diana
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    North Admiral has a nice bat population with lots of ravines and greenbelts. The key is spotting them. Twilight/dusk; look up toward the mid horizon. Your time frame to view them is limited. They are very small and move fast. If you see something you think is a bird it’s probably a bat. There are some very good websites for research available but I’m sorry I don’t have a recommendation handy.

    #826040

    linasenzerrose
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    White Center Heights Park has a bat box in the north west corner of the grassy clearing

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