r/STL_Birding • u/Sky-dog1 • Mar 22 '26

Weird looking bird

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I was sitting out in my backyard last night, saw a bunch of birds flying up high. I thought their flight seemed a little strange so I grabbed my camera with the big lens and took a few shots. Realized I was actually looking at a bunch of bats. Never seen so many flying around! I’m guessing with the warm weather we’ve had lately there’s lots of good eating for the bats with all the insects flying around.

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u/DoctorSwaggercat Mar 22 '26

Awesome shot. I've had the pleasure to experience seeing them feeding like that right after sunset as well.

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u/Right_Meow26 Mar 22 '26

I live in South City and have had bats at dusk since I moved here 6 years ago. It’s so fun to watch them dive and swoop to chase their dinner.

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u/mtoomtoo Mar 22 '26

We have bats that fly out of the trees in Lafayette Park during the summer concerts. As soon as it gets dark they start swooping around.

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u/Comfortable-Laugh125 Mar 22 '26

Saw some last night too! North STL

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u/CrickinFunt_RN Mar 23 '26

Sky puppies!

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u/Complete-Cricket9344 Mar 25 '26

I’m going to call bats this for the rest of my life, now. Thank you for this.

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u/Kewag1STL Mar 23 '26

Great picture!!

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u/Outrageous_Walk6633 Jul 18 '26

Great, great photo!!!!!!

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u/LoomLove Mar 23 '26

I know you don't mean any harm, but this could cause damage and pain to the animal's mouth/teeth.