Bat Talk and Walk at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

The Yolo Basin Foundation, in conjunction with the CA Department of Fish and Game, will offer the next ''Bat Talk and Walk'' on July 26th at 6:45 pm. One of the largest colonies of Mexican free-tailed bats in California lives in the crevices under the Causeway at the Yolo Wildlife Area. Every night at dusk the bats leave their roosting site by the thousands in search of insects. The program begins with a presentation about bats and is followed with a guided tour into the Yolo Wildlife Area to watch the spectacular bat fly-out. Participants should meet at the Yolo Wildlife Area Headquarters at 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road) in south Davis. The presentation and guided tour take about three hours. Only the first 60 people can be seated for the program. Transportation is in private vehicles with carpooling encouraged. Participants must remain with the group for the entire tour since it will be on land otherwise not accessible to the general public. Visit www.yolobasin.org for additional program dates throughout the summer. Mosquito repellent with DEET is recommended, as the bats come out when the insects are active. The Yolo Basin Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife through education and innovative partnerships. It serves thousands of people annually with its education and conservation services. A $5 donation is suggested from all trip participants. Children (under 12) and current members of the Yolo Basin Foundation are free. For additional information, call the Foundation office at (530) 757-4828 or email cquirk@yolobasin.org.