Heavy-duty Seamless "No Maintenance" Resin Exterior • Made in the USA • Multiple Crevice Sizes for Nationwide Use • Attic Pup Ledge • Rear Vent Exit • Rear Perch Panel cool off crevice • Free membership to Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation
Researching bat houses since 1990, BCM has designed a low cost, long lasting bat roost with updated features perfect for any backyard! Our one-piece, UV-resistant resin outer shell will outlast any unmaintained all-wood bat house on the market; no painting required.
Each ColonyCabin ships finished, with all interior surfaces permanently roughened by hand for the best "bat-holds" possible. We do not use screen material for baffles, which can shred over time and may trap bat pups. Our decorative bat design on the front serves as a vent in addition to three vents on the rear. Besides providing a desirable temperature gradient from a very hot roof to ambient, bats can exit the back onto a Perch Panel included in the mount kit, or pass into other ColonyCabins or the BCM bat houses on the same post.
Which color bat house is best for you? Select black, brown, or green for most northern states and high elevations. Select tan for warmer climates such as all the Gulf Coast states and low elevation/desert of AZ, NM, and CA. Please refer to our online manuals which will assist you with site determination, installation, and long-term maintenance tips. Actual colors may differ slightly than what is depicted online.
Highly durable UV-resistant weatherproof body- no fasteners penetrate the shell!
Holds ~126 myotis or free tail bats! (calculated 2 bats per linear inch of roost space.)
Custom bat-shaped front vent and rear vents for air-transfer
Rear exit vent allows bats to cool off on a Perch Panel, included with all Mount Kits.
Available in 4 colors (Black, Tan, Dark Green, and Dark Brown)
Seamless exterior recycled resin shell, significantly outlasts any wooden bat house
Suitable for at least 14 North American bat species
Special interior Attic Ledges favored by pups
Self-cleaning; all droppings fall out naturally
Dimensions: 25" x 19" x 3.75" (~16 lbs)
3 Chambers (both 0.75" and 1.00'' spacing for nationwide use), mount kit creates a 4th chamber on sunny days.
What included?
Assembled ColonyCabin bat house; no paint required.
ColonyCabin Mount, can be attached to a wood post, building siding, or brick; appropriate hardware included.
Lag bolts and watertight roofing screws for attaching the ColonyCabin to the ColonyCabin Mount.
Cordless drill or wrench with 9/16'' & 1/4'' socket
We have Mount Kits available for attaching this bat house to a post, siding, or brick/stone which will add another chamber of roost space. A readily available wood post is a pressure-treated 4" x 4" x 16' or 4" x 6" x 16' which is cemented 2.5'+ into the ground. You can fasten two 2''x6''x16' boards together to create a warp-resistant 4x6x16'. Mount on the 4'' side. Use a post protector/saver to double the life of the post if in wet areas.
By Emily Davis. 2020. 62 by 78 inches. 2020. This block is reminiscent of a Celtic knot pattern. A whimsical combination of bat and bug fabrics highlight this extremely colorful quilt. Stuck home and not travelling to events because of the pandemic, Batgoods.com owner Emily Davis has been spending a great deal of time in her sewing room finding interesting and new patterns, unused fabrics in the stash and creative ideas to work with. The result has been some unusual and original designs.
Seven 6 inch bats balance on this mobile which measures 35 by 23 inches. This attractive piece can be positioned in a garden or on a patio, hung inside a porch, from the eaves or from a tree. A gentle breeze is all that is needed to set the bats in motion. Steel constructed with protective coating.
TURN YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET INTO A BAT DETECTOR. Great for bat enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and environmental educators. Flying at night and vocalizing outside our range of hearing, bats can be difficult to detect. But with the portable Echo Meter Touch 2, you can easily turn your mobile device into an active bat detector, making it possible to hear, identify, and record nearby bats. Simply plug into your smartphone or tablet and install the free companion app to begin using—no data plan required!
Detect & Identify Nearby Bats Get suggested bat species with photos and linked descriptions in seconds, enabling you to learn more. Echo Meter Touch 2 listens for nearby bats and uses advanced technology to display the most likely species you hear.*
*Currently, Bat Auto-ID can identify species from North America, Europe, South Africa, and the Neotropics.
Hear & Visualize Ultrasonic Bat Calls Discover--and demystify--a world unheard. Bat echolocation is ultrasonic and, therefore, outside our hearing range. The Echo Meter Touch 2 uses sophisticated hardware and software to make bat vocalizations audible. At the same time, the companion app displays them as spectrograms, allowing you to zoom in on individual recordings and listen in greater detail.
Conduct citizen science from the palm of your hand Detect bats in real time as they fly nearby Hear, visualize, & record ultrasonic bat calls Get suggested species with photos & more info* See recording locations & paths on a "zoomable" map Share your discoveries with others easily via text & email *Bat Auto-ID classifiers are currently available for species in North America, Europe, South Africa, and the Neotropics.
Sticks in the soil and hangs out with your plants. Each bat measures approximately 3 inches W x 1 1/2 inches H. There is no lead or any other harmful substance in the metals; all metal pieces are designed to be safe as possible, with a minimum of sharp corners and edges. Only lead free solder is used. Pilgrim Imports originated over 40 years ago in a village outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Over 400 neighbors in this rural land work together to produce the art pieces Pilgrim buyers and customers love. They are able to remain in their homeland and utilize traditional metalworking skills.
Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of our Bat Magnet by Universal Ironworks Inc. This 4.5 by 4 inch bat, intricately cut from American-made steel, captures the uniqueness of their rusting process carried out in Prescott Arizona. Ideal for adding a touch of nature-inspired aesthetic to your space, it's more than just a magnet, it's a piece of art. Bead detail may vary
The Open Wing Bat pot hanger has been custom designed and manufactured by Jardinopia Ltd. It is made from a durable polyresin and crushed stone-based material. It is frost-proof, UVA resistant and hand-painted using lead-free products - meaning you can leave it outside all year round and the paintwork will not fade or flake in extreme temperatures and the product will not be adversely affected by frost. Used widely with indoor pots and planters, vases, mirrors, lamps, fruit bowls or indeed anything with a 'lip' that he can hang on to! Add a bit of fun to your living room and a real talking point for your friends.
The Open Wing Bat Pot Hanger is an ideal gift for garden and Bat lovers alike, and will add a little pizzazz and fun to your pots or as a hanging ornament elsewhere in your home. Bats are about 6 inch wingspan.
Newly published additions to this exciting series. Sold in a set of 12 (4 each card) or individually. These cards are from original art by Fiona Reid from her work first published in Bats Of The World (A Golden Guide). She is the author and artist of the Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America, 4th Ed. which is the most comprehensive, in-depth, and current guide to North American mammals. Fiona Reid wrote the first comprehensive guide to the mammals of Central America; she leads tours with an emphasis on mammals, and she is trained as an artist. She is one of those rare field guide authors who can do it all herself--authoritative writing as well as stunning illustrations. Blank inside. 6 by 4 1/2 inches with envelopes. Descriptive text on back written by Fioana Reid.
Author DeeAnn M. Reeder is professor of biology at Bucknell University and conducts bat research and conservation activities in both North America and Africa.
Bats are the second-largest order of mammals and inhabit almost every corner of the globe, but these secretive creatures are often maligned and misunderstood. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, they are crucial contributors to ecosystems, controlling insect populations and fulfilling an essential role as pollinators. This one-of-a-kind guide showcases the unique characteristics and extraordinary diversity of our planet’s bat life, providing an inviting introduction to these marvelous creatures. Written by a leading expert and packed with the latest scientific findings, The Lives of Bats blends diagrams and stunning photographs with in-depth coverage of profiled species to offer an incomparable look at these unsung heroes of the natural world.
Includes a wealth of stunning color photos
Features dozens of representative species profiles that demonstrate the remarkable diversity and adaptability of the only mammals on Earth capable of powered flight
Covers key topics such as anatomy, echolocation, diet, thermoregulation, mating, diseases, and immunity
An awe-inspiring tour of bat world by the world’s leading expert
With nearly 1500 species, bats account for more than twenty percent of mammalian species. The most successful and most diverse group of mammals, bats come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, from the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant golden-crowned flying fox. Some bats eat fruit and nectar; others eat frogs, scorpions, or fish. Vampire bats feed on blood. Bats are the only mammals that can fly; their fingers have elongated through evolution to become wings with a unique, super-flexible skin membrane stretched between them. Their robust immune system is one of the reasons for their extreme longevity. A tiny bat can live for forty years.
Yossi Yovel, an ecologist and a neurobiologist, is passionate about deciphering the secrets of bats, including using AI to decipher their communication. In The Genius Bat, he brings to vivid life these amazing creatures as well as the obsessive and sometimes eccentric people who study them–bat scientists. From muddy rainforests to star-covered night deserts, from guest houses in Thailand to museum drawers full of fossils in New York, this is an eye-opening and entertaining account of a mighty mammal. 350 pp. Hardcover. 2025.
This substantial sterling silver ring is handcrafted using the traditional lost-wax casting process by jewelry artist Suzanne Caughlan, whose work spans more than five decades. One of our most popular designs for over ten years, it combines distinctive artistry with enduring appeal.
Production of this ring has ended, and no additional pieces will be made. Only the sizes and options currently listed remain available, while supplies last.
Inventory is updated as quickly as possible, but occasional overlap may occur if multiple orders are placed before the listing can be revised. In such cases, available pieces will be allocated in the order purchases are received.
