Bats no-show at 8th annual Bat Fest in Austin

01/05

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"Bat Girl" and "Batman" attend Austin's BatFest, but the 1.5 million bats that usually fly from under S. Congress bridge were a no-show.

02/05

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A young boy runs through a maze with a super soaker water gun during the 8th Annual Bat Fest in Austin, Texas.

03/05

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A young girl stands on S. Congress Ave. Bridge in Austin during the 8th annual Bat Fest. Normally, 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats fly from under the bridge at sunset, but they were a no-show for the 8th annual Bat Fest.

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A monument to the flight of the bats near S. Congress Avenue bridge in Austin. Normally, 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats fly from under the bridge at sunset, but they were a no-show for the 8th annual Bat Fest.

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A woman "pedals" gourmet ice cream on S. Congress Ave. Bridge at the 8th annual Bat Fest in Austin. Normally, 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats fly from under the bridge at sunset, but they were a no-show for the 8th annual Bat Fest.

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Thousands flocked to the 8th annual Bat Fest in Austin, but the masses of Mexican free-tailed bats that normally flock from under the bridge at sunset were a no-show as people enjoyed live music, food, drinks, arts and crafts and other activities.