Regional program

Sunshine Coast

A small group of biologists working to conserve the Sunshine Coast’s natural heritage, through research, monitoring, habitat enhancement, and on-the-ground stewardship.

Michelle Evelyn

Lower Sunshine Coast

Aimee Mitchell

Upper Sunshine Coast & Texada Island

Landscape in the Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia.
The program

Local help, close to home.

We are a small group of biologists working to conserve the Sunshine Coast’s precious natural heritage for generations to come. Launched in 2006, the goal of our community-based project is to help conserve, restore and enhance wildlife habitat and take direct action to ensure the survival of species at risk.

Our project includes applied conservation research, wildlife population assessment and monitoring, habitat enhancement, threat mitigation, public engagement, and direct on-the-ground stewardship action.

Partners
  • Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project
  • BC Conservation Foundation
Who flies here

Bats of Sunshine Coast.

An estimated 10 of BC’s 15 species occur here. Swipe through the field guide, tap the on a photo for credits.

Little Brown MyotisSARA · EndangeredB.C. · Blue-listed
Little Brown Myotis
Myotis lucifugus
Forearm33–40 mm
RoostBuildings, trees
RangeThroughout BC
Call40 kHz
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Big Brown BatFederal · Not listedB.C. · Yellow-listed
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
Forearm41–52 mm
RoostBuildings, attics
RangeThroughout BC
Call25–30 kHz
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Yuma MyotisFederal · Not listedB.C. · Blue-listed
Yuma Myotis
Myotis yumanensis
Forearm31–38 mm
RoostBuildings near water
RangeSouthern BC
Call45–50 kHz
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California MyotisFederal · Not listedB.C. · Yellow-listed
California Myotis
Myotis californicus
Forearm30–36 mm
RoostTree cavities, bark
RangeSouthern BC
Call45–50 kHz
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Long-eared MyotisFederal · Not listedB.C. · Yellow-listed
Long-eared Myotis
Myotis evotis
Forearm34–41 mm
RoostTree bark, stumps
RangeAcross BC
Call30–35 kHz
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Long-legged MyotisFederal · Not listedB.C. · Yellow-listed
Long-legged Myotis
Myotis volans
Forearm34–44 mm
RoostBuildings, snags
RangeMost of BC
Call40 kHz
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Silver-haired BatCOSEWIC · EndangeredB.C. · Yellow-listed
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris noctivagans
Forearm38–45 mm
RoostUnder tree bark
RangeForested BC
Call25–30 kHz
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Hoary BatCOSEWIC · EndangeredB.C. · Blue-listed
Hoary Bat
Lasiurus cinereus
Forearm50–57 mm
RoostTree foliage
RangeMost of BC
Call~20 kHz
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Townsend's Big-eared BatFederal · Not listedB.C. · Blue-listed
Townsend's Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus townsendii
Forearm40–49 mm
RoostCaves, mines
RangeSouthern BC
Call~25 kHz
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Fringed MyotisCOSEWIC · Data deficientB.C. · Blue-listed
Fringed Myotis
Myotis thysanodes
Forearm38–45 mm
RoostRock, buildings
RangeS. Interior
Call20–25 kHz
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Species ranges are approximate. See the full field guide to BC’s bats →

Your local program

Have bats in the Sunshine Coast?

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.