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Rare Evening Bat Sighting Sparks Local Wildlife Curiosity

2/12/2026

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The first sighting of an evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis) in northern Colorado occurred after it was found in a Wellington yard.
The bat weighs 7 grams and was initially mistaken for a common species.
Experts say the sighting may reflect weather displacement or indicate a local population.
The bat is dehydrated but uninjured and is kept warm at the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, with spring release planned pending further investigation.

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The first sighting of an evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis) in northern Colorado occurred after it was found in a Wellington yard.
The bat weighs 7 grams and was initially mistaken for a common species.
Experts say the sighting may reflect weather displacement or indicate a local population.
The bat is dehydrated but uninjured and is kept warm at the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center, with spring release planned pending further investigation.