
Little Brown Myotis, Myotis lucifugus
Photo: Vermont Fish & Wildlife
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See all in Got bats? →Bat biology, BC’s 15 species, real-world safety, white-nose syndrome, and the conservation science that shapes our work.
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Skeena Community Bat Program, c/o Carlie Quinn, 8795 Silvern Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N2
This regional program is currently closed due to reduced funding. For help with bats in the Skeena region, please contact the province-wide line below.
The Skeena Community Bat Project was initiated in 2014 with the goals of raising awareness about bat conservation in the Northwest, working with landowners who have bats, and promoting the Annual Bat Count.
An estimated 7 of BC’s 15 species occur here. Swipe through the field guide, tap the on a photo for credits.
Species ranges are approximate. See the full field guide to BC’s bats →
Whether you’ve found a bat, have a colony in a building, or want to join the Annual Bat Count, your local program can help.