Wish there was a high-def version of this video so you could really see the individual bats. Looks like this Texas place, as well as Congress Bridge in Austin, must be heaven for bats. Bats must just loooove Texas. Thanks for the video.
I used to hunt on that ranch in the 1970s and 80s. During the summer we would sit in the same spots used to film this clip and watch the bats. In the winter we would fill up burlap sacks with guano for our vegetable gardens and lawn. I miss those days.
I visited Bracken cave in 1988! It was part of a trip provided by UT's dean's scholars honor program. We stood in the mouth of the cave at dusk as the bats flew out. Apart from sinking up to our ankles in guano, it was quite an amazing experience.
i think i understand you but what do you think would happen to the bats and cafe if it was open to the public? i've seen all that graffitti you guys have, especially the guadalupee, campus area. homeless ppl would camp out there.
Beautiful video! I live about 8.5 miles east of the Bracken Cave, and often see bats catching insects under the street light in front of my house. Extremely beneficial critters...
Thanks Kqr147. I'm glad you were able to see this in real life. The bats under the Congress Bridge in Austin, TX are amazing. I'd love to see the Bracken Bats as well.
I've stood in the entrance of Bracken Bat Cave at sundown. There is no describing the fragile power of the life that flows by you there. This video come close to conveying that feeling.
Correction.YOU CAN VISIT BRACKEN BAT CAVE. The cave is owned and protected by Bat Conservation international, a non-profit organization that protects bats and their habitats. We give frequent tours for our members. All you need to do is become a member of BCI ($35) and then sign up for a members night. You can take 3 guests, so you are paying less than $10 per person and money goes to a good cause.
Thanks for that info about visiting Bracken Bat Cave, skwasniak. It's nice to know it's open for tours. That's a very reasonable rate for 3 people. I need to contact BCI and send them my membership fee ASAP. :-)
wow, i wanna go there and see that.
frankenbat 8 months ago
yay! going on a field trip tomorrow to see this :D sooooo excited!
SpahrSpahr 11 months ago
This is so beautiful!
enchantedsb 1 year ago
Wish there was a high-def version of this video so you could really see the individual bats. Looks like this Texas place, as well as Congress Bridge in Austin, must be heaven for bats. Bats must just loooove Texas. Thanks for the video.
lh9789 1 year ago
I used to hunt on that ranch in the 1970s and 80s. During the summer we would sit in the same spots used to film this clip and watch the bats. In the winter we would fill up burlap sacks with guano for our vegetable gardens and lawn. I miss those days.
texazed 1 year ago
OMG DON'T LET THEM DO IT!
666rogue666 2 years ago
I visited Bracken cave in 1988! It was part of a trip provided by UT's dean's scholars honor program. We stood in the mouth of the cave at dusk as the bats flew out. Apart from sinking up to our ankles in guano, it was quite an amazing experience.
allengarvin 2 years ago 3
its in Texas so of course its on private land, not open to the public. thats the one thing i really hate about this state.
thamuddler 2 years ago
i think i understand you but what do you think would happen to the bats and cafe if it was open to the public? i've seen all that graffitti you guys have, especially the guadalupee, campus area. homeless ppl would camp out there.
sonotarockstar 2 years ago
Amazing footage...fantastic music to accompany the flying...:) WG
wildlifegardener 2 years ago 5
Really Cool Video ! 5 stars *****
GhostWatching 2 years ago 9
beautiful
pichulemurci 3 years ago 4
Very Cool!!! Thanks!*****Duke
TexasHighDef 3 years ago 4
This is incredible dude, nice shots
taull01 3 years ago 3
Beautiful video! I live about 8.5 miles east of the Bracken Cave, and often see bats catching insects under the street light in front of my house. Extremely beneficial critters...
pthoth 3 years ago 4
need help finding the cave Live in ELmendorf
DevilHOLYKEN 2 years ago
Very nice selection of shots.
Did you shoot them yourself, or were there a bunch of you taping them?
StoryboardSquad 3 years ago 3
Aww, sweet batties. It must be a great feeling for them to fly around in those big groups with their buddies.
meathena 4 years ago 3
Great, Great, Great! no more coments! I love bats, and you make a great work!
allesternesterben 4 years ago 4
Thanks Kqr147. I'm glad you were able to see this in real life. The bats under the Congress Bridge in Austin, TX are amazing. I'd love to see the Bracken Bats as well.
dustbunnieboo 4 years ago
I've stood in the entrance of Bracken Bat Cave at sundown. There is no describing the fragile power of the life that flows by you there. This video come close to conveying that feeling.
kqr147
kqr147 4 years ago 4
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DevilHOLYKEN 2 years ago
Apparently you have to be invited as a special guest. It's on private property.
cronoskronos 2 years ago
Correction.YOU CAN VISIT BRACKEN BAT CAVE. The cave is owned and protected by Bat Conservation international, a non-profit organization that protects bats and their habitats. We give frequent tours for our members. All you need to do is become a member of BCI ($35) and then sign up for a members night. You can take 3 guests, so you are paying less than $10 per person and money goes to a good cause.
skwasniak 2 years ago 10
Thanks for that info about visiting Bracken Bat Cave, skwasniak. It's nice to know it's open for tours. That's a very reasonable rate for 3 people. I need to contact BCI and send them my membership fee ASAP. :-)
dustbunnieboo 2 years ago