POTD: Austin Bat Sculpture

This unique sculpture called “Night Wing”, located on South Congress Avenue at the intersection of Barton Springs Road, is interesting not only for its bat shape but because it freely swivels with even a light breeze. The creation of artist Dale Whistler, the sculpture commemorates the largest urban bat colony in the country, found nearby beneath the Ann Richards Bridge (formerly called the Congress Avenue Bridge). The bats will be returning to Austin in March and will remain until late fall.