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Bats, QR Codes, and Bootsie at Austin Bridge | Texas News
Get ready for an upgraded bat-watching experience at Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge—starting August 26th, new bilingual signs with QR codes will unlock videos and fun facts about the world’s largest urban bat colony. Meet “Bootsy the Bat,” a puppet voiced by local musician Carrie Rodriguez, bringing playful education to the nightly spectacle. With over 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging each evening, timing your visit right—March to May or July to September—is key. Thanks to Austin Bat Refuge’s data-driven flight predictions, you’ll know exactly when to arrive for the best show…
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