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More than 10,000 Mexican free‑tailed bats roost near Camelback Road each summer
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Summary
An informational segment explains that Mexican free‑tailed bats use a flood‑control tunnel near Camelback Road and 40th Street as a nightly summer roost; the bats arrive in early May and depart in mid‑October.
More than 10,000 Mexican free‑tailed bats roost each summer in a flood‑control tunnel near Camelback Road and 40th Street in Phoenix, and they typically arrive in early May and leave by mid‑October, a narrator said.
The segment said the bats, identified as Mexican free‑tailed bats, emerge each evening around sunset to hunt insects across the valley before migrating to Mexico. “Más de 10000 murciélagos viven dentro del túnel y se van cuando comienza el invierno,” the presenter said ("More than 10,000 bats live inside the tunnel and leave when winter begins").
The narrator described the site as a long‑term stop on the species’ migratory route and advised visitors that the best time to see the emergence is just before sunset, with arrivals beginning in early May and departures in mid‑October. The program referred to the location as the Phoenix "Bat Cave," a flood‑control tunnel used nightly in summer by free‑tailed bats.
The segment did not specify viewing rules, permitting, or safety guidance for observers. It also did not provide an exact address, landowner information, or details about whether local authorities manage or permit public viewing at the site.
The bats’ nightly emergence is presented as a seasonal natural event available for observation during the stated months; viewers planning a visit should check local guidance and property access rules before attending.
