Silver-haired bats migrating through Cook County

October 23, 2026
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Silver-haired bats, a state-threatened migratory species, have been documented in seven separate observations in Cook County from late October through early October, including records from Grant Park and downtown Chicago.1 These solitary bats are actively passing through during autumn migration, a seasonal movement pattern preceding hibernation.1

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