It also bested a Townsend’s big-eared bat named “Sir Flaps-A-Lot” from Utah, among others. The victory marks the third year in a row that a bat from Oregon has taken first place in the contest.

It also bested a Townsend’s big-eared bat named “Sir Flaps-A-Lot” from Utah, among others. The victory marks the third year in a row that a bat from Oregon has taken first place in the contest.

Rosie Sparrow, 9, of Bernville photographs Zeus, a hoary bat, during Earth Day activities in Reading City Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE) ...

Last year, "William ShakespEAR," a female Townsend's big-eared bat from southern Oregon took the title. In 2022, a canyon bat named "Barbara," also from southern Oregon, was declared the winner.

Hoary Potter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Bat Beauty Contest, marking the third year in a row that Oregon bats have taken first place.

Hoary Potter dazzles, winning Oregon its third consecutive Bat Beauty Contest by Sana Aljobory Thu, October 31st 2024 at 1:23 PM Updated Thu, October 31st 2024 at 11:24 PM ...

Hoary Potter, a hoary bat, took home the crown against Lestat, a western small-footed bat from Idaho. William ShakespEAR and Barbara were the other Oregon bats who won in the previous two years.