AUSTIN, Texas — Austin has plenty of bats, but one in particular has made its way back to the city after getting a makeover.
An abstract, aluminum sculpture of a bat in flight called “Nightwing” has returned to its home with a new paint job. The nearly 30-year-old piece by artist Dale Whistler was temporarily removed from its place in front of the YETI flagship store in early March for restoration with Manchaca Metals.
The artwork serves as an homage to the city’s beloved bat colony, which is one of the largest in North America. About 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats live under the Congress Avenue Bridge…