Virginia Big-Eared Bat

Virginia big-eared bats are listed as Endangered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. The extent of their range includes the entirety of the Corridor H Parsons to Davis project area.

Virginia DWR Website
Virginia DWR Website
USF&WS Species Profile
USF&WS Species Profile
A close-up of a Northern Long-eared Bat with large ears, resting on a rocky surface inside a cave.

©Larisa Bishop-Boros

Location of VA Big-Eared Bats Along Proposed Route

The orange dots represent hibernacula of this endangered bat species. As you can see the proposed route will destroy the population on the west side of this map. (Click map to enlarge)

Map showing routes and locations for the WV Corridor H Parsons-to-Davis section, highlighting Virginia Big Eared Bat captures in September 2014. Includes routes, buffer zones, and landmarks such as Thomas Commercial Historic District and Coketon Historic Archaeological District.