At dusk, bats leave the warm spaces under city roofs to feed on flying insects. Join Bradley Klein, Danielle Gustafson, and other members of the New York City Bat Group for a walk through Central Park. Aided by detectors that amplify the bats' otherwise inaudible high-frequency chirps, bat-watchers monitor and catalogue the species that call the city home.
During the summer months, the park is home to numerous species, including little brown bats, ginger-furred Eastern red bats, and hoary bats, which can be identified by the silvery tips of fur that give them a slightly frosted look.
Some bats live in New York all year round, hibernating during the winter, while others are visiting during the warm weather. Some species make their homes under bridges or in caves, others live in trees, and some even roost in built spaces like attics.
Dates:
July 8, July 15, July 22, or July 29, 2016
Time:
8 pm
Location:
Central Park
Meet at the Museum entrance on 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
Tickets:
$40 adults per walk
$25 per walk for children ages 12 and younger
For more information and booking details, click here or by calling 212-769-5200
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