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Bats are on the move, and our public lands are helping reveal their incredible journeys! 🦇✨New wildlife-tracking towers ...
10/30/2026

Bats are on the move, and our public lands are helping reveal their incredible journeys! 🦇✨

New wildlife-tracking towers on BLM-managed lands in Montana are giving researchers a front-row seat to the secret lives of bats. Thanks to Montana’s expanding Motus tracking network, we’re learning more than ever about where these nighttime travelers go and how they use our landscapes. One recent highlight? A northern hoary bat, originally tagged in Utah, was detected as it made its way north toward the Midwest, talk about a cross-country adventure!

These high-tech towers are unlocking valuable insights into migration routes, habitat needs, and the challenges bats face along the way. Every signal brings us closer to understanding and protecting these vital members of our ecosystems.

Curious to learn more about how technology is helping bats? Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/McRr5102tt1

📸: Photo by Jesse Hankins, BLM Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument wildlife biologist

Bureau of Land Management - Montana/Dakotas

Millions of bats, one legendary cave! 🦇✨Hidden in the wilds of eastern Nevada, Rose Guano Cave is a true marvel of BLM-m...
10/30/2026

Millions of bats, one legendary cave! 🦇✨

Hidden in the wilds of eastern Nevada, Rose Guano Cave is a true marvel of BLM-managed public lands. Each year, between 1 and 3 million bats call this cave home during their epic migrations.

As the sun sets, thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats burst from the cave, swooping into the night sky on a mission: devour insects by the millions! Their nightly flights help protect crops, keep agricultural pests in check, and maintain the balance of our ecosystems. Talk about nature’s pest control squad!

We’re proud to work with partners to safeguard this vital habitat while ensuring responsible public access. Seasonal closures give these winged wonders the space they need to raise their young and complete their incredible journeys.

Curious to learn more about the bats of Rose Guano Cave and how you can help protect them? Read the full story here➡️ https://ow.ly/gQyH5102sHK 🦇🌄

Bureau of Land Management - Nevada

📸: Photo of cave exterior by Jason Williams
📸: Photo of bat in flight by Joseph Danielson

The Bat Beauty Contest FINALS have landed! 🦇✨It all comes down to this—who will soar away with the crown? 👑Will it be Ry...
10/30/2026

The Bat Beauty Contest FINALS have landed! 🦇✨

It all comes down to this—who will soar away with the crown? 👑
Will it be Ryan GosWING, the pallid bat heartthrob with wings of gold and a swoon-worthy stare? 💘
Or Batty White, our fabulous golden girl of the hairy-legged vampire bats, dazzling us all with her fang-tastic flair? 👄

Only YOU can decide who becomes our Bat Beauty Champion! 👑 Who will it be?

Cast your final vote now at https://ow.ly/G6gq5102fLy and help your favorite bat take flight to victory!

Voting will go through midnight tonight, buy don’t fly away, our winner will be revealed on Halloween! 🎃 Stay tuned for the big announcement and thank you for making this year’s contest a real wing-ding! 🦇🎉

📸: Photo One: Ryan GosWING, Pallid Bat, BLM Oregon & WashingtonEmma Busk
📸: Photo Two: Batty White, Hairy-legged vampire bat, courtesy of Jose G. Martinez-Fonseca, Wildlife Photographer

Bat Week
Bat Conservation International
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

The Golden Girl takes the win! Now that’s what we call a BAT-tle! 🦇✨Batty White, our fabulous hairy-legged vampire bat, ...
10/29/2026

The Golden Girl takes the win! Now that’s what we call a BAT-tle! 🦇✨

Batty White, our fabulous hairy-legged vampire bat, just soared through Round 2 of the semifinals, proving she’s still got the golden touch! With her charm, talent, and a few tricks up her wing, could she be the first Lady of Television and our next Bat Beauty Champion? She’s ready to thank her fans for being a friend as she glides into the finals!

But don’t count out Ryan GosWING just yet! This dashing pallid bat is ready to go full La La Land and show he’s more than just a pretty face. He’s already stolen plenty of hearts, will he steal the spotlight, or will Batty White have her Golden Girls finale? The choice is yours!

The finals take flight tomorrow, October 30! Cast your vote and help crown this year’s Bat Beauty Champion. Voting stays open until midnight MST, and the winner will be revealed on Halloween! 🎃

While these two stars battle for the crown, let’s give bats a standing ovation for all they do. From controlling insect populations to pollinating plants and spreading seeds, bats are true night-flying superheroes keeping our ecosystems healthy and thriving.

Who will take the crown? Get ready for a fang-tastic finale! 🦇🌟

📸: courtesy of Jose G. Martinez-Fonseca, Wildlife Photographer

Bat Week
Bat Conservation International
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

It’s a hair-raising showdown! 🦇 Batty White, our fabulous hairy-legged vampire bat, is facing off against ChewBATca, the...
10/29/2026

It’s a hair-raising showdown! 🦇 Batty White, our fabulous hairy-legged vampire bat, is facing off against ChewBATca, the big brown bat with serious Wookiee vibes! Will Batty White dazzle her way to the crown, or will ChewBATca roar into the finals and claim the title?

Your vote decides who soars one step closer to Bat Beauty glory! 👑 The competition is fierce, and every wingbeat counts. Cast your vote and help us crown the next champion, just remember, one vote per person keeps things fair for all our furry flyers! 🦇
https://ow.ly/tXpJ51023yN

📸: Photo One: courtesy of Jose G. Martinez-Fonseca, Wildlife Photographer
📸: Photo Two: Chewbatca, by Hannah Cowan, BLM Utah

Bat Week
Bat Conservation International
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

He's GosWINGing all the way to the finals! 🌟🦇Congratulations to Ryan GosWING, the pallid bat, for winning the Semifinals...
10/28/2026

He's GosWINGing all the way to the finals! 🌟🦇

Congratulations to Ryan GosWING, the pallid bat, for winning the Semifinals Round 1 and securing his spot in the Bat Beauty Contest FINALS! 🏆

He's got the looks, he's got the wings, and now he's one step closer to the crown! 👑 Will Ryan swoop in and take home the title of Bat Beauty Champion?

Stay tuned as our semifinal matchups continue! The final flight to the crown is almost here! 🦇

📸: Ryan GosWING, Pallid Bat, BLM Oregon & Washington Emma Busk

Bat Week
Bat Conservation International
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

Today we recognize and honor the brave men and women who answer the call when others need help most. From the first mome...
10/28/2026

Today we recognize and honor the brave men and women who answer the call when others need help most. From the first moments of an emergency to the long hours that follow, first responders serve their communities with courage, compassion and dedication. Thank you for being there when it matters most.

It’s a bat-tle of Hollywood proportions! 🌟🦇 Guano Reeves, our Townsend’s big-eared bat, faces off against Ryan GosWING, ...
10/28/2026

It’s a bat-tle of Hollywood proportions! 🌟🦇 Guano Reeves, our Townsend’s big-eared bat, faces off against Ryan GosWING, the dazzling pallid bat, in the semifinals!

Who will steal the spotlight and soar one step closer to the crown? The stage is set, the wings are ready, now it’s your turn to decide!

Cast your vote and help choose which superstar advances to the finals. https://ow.ly/NM3b5101xZ3 🦇✨

Photo one: Guano Reeves, Townsend’s big-eared bat, BLM Utah John Larsen
Photo Two: Ryan GosWING, Pallid Bat, BLM Oregon & Washington Emma Busk

Bat Week
Bat Conservation International
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

The votes are in, and the final semifinalist has been revealed… it’s ChewBATca! 🚀🦇In a true wookiee-take-all showdown, C...
10/27/2026

The votes are in, and the final semifinalist has been revealed… it’s ChewBATca! 🚀🦇

In a true wookiee-take-all showdown, ChewBATca the big brown bat soared past Count Frostula by a wingspan to secure the last spot in our Bat Beauty Contest semifinals! What a nail-biter!

A huge round of applause for all our incredible semifinalists—this competition is getting fiercer by the day, and the crown is still up for grabs! 👑

The semifinals kick off tomorrow morning! Who will fly into the finals? It’s up to YOU! Get ready to cast your vote and help decide which two bats will battle for the title of Bat Beauty Champion 2026!

Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to vote tomorrow! 🦇✨

📸: ChewBATca, by Hannah Cowan, BLM Utah

Bat Week
Bat Conservation International
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interiorr

Ready for an adventure? 🎉 In honor of Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday, today is a fee-free day at participating Bureau of ...
10/27/2026

Ready for an adventure? 🎉 In honor of Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday, today is a fee-free day at participating Bureau of Land Management recreation sites! That means more ways to get outside and enjoy the beauty of your public lands, no entrance fees required.

Whether you’re hiking a favorite trail, soaking in the fall colors, taking a scenic drive, or exploring somewhere new, it’s the perfect time to make memories in the great outdoors. 🍂🚶‍♂️

So, grab your jacket, rally your friends and family, and discover all that your public lands have to offer! Before you head out, be sure to check with your local BLM recreation site for details on fee-free access.

Let’s celebrate the legacy of conservation and enjoy the places that connect us all. See you out there! 🌄

📸: Hyatt Lake photo by Kyle Sullivan, BLM OR/WA

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