Song Sparrows
by Jacob Crider Wintertime in Kentucky is a great time to look for the many species of sparrow that inhabit our meadows, shrublands, farms, and wetlands. The abundance of seeds…
Eastern Bluebird
by Jacob Crider The magnificently colored Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is one of our most abundant songbirds during the winter months here at Creasey Mahan. This member of the Thrush…
Jumping Spider
by Jacob Crider Out of the many species of spiders that call Creasey Mahan home, the Jumping Spider (Family Salticidae) are by far the cutest! These little puppy dog spiders…
Flying South for the Winter: Bird Migration
by Christy Rybka In fall, more than 650 species of North American birds migrate from their summer breeding homes to their winter nonbreeding grounds. While some travel very short distances…
Pileated Woodpecker
by Jacob Crider The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is Kentucky's largest extant woodpecker species, attaining the size of an adult crow and boasting wingspan of over 2 feet. They are…
Dark-eyed Junco
by Jacob Crider The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a boldly patterned and abundant sparrow native to the entire U.S and most of North America. They are mostly a dark…
Bay-breasted Warbler
by Jacob Crider The vibrant and multi-colored (Setophaga castanea) is an uncommon species of warbler that can be seen in Kentucky during spring and fall migrations. This species merely passes…
Blue Jays
by Jacob Crider Blue Jays (Cyanocitta cristata) are an intelligent and stunning bird native to forests, parks, and even neighborhoods in the Eastern and Central United States. Sporting vibrant blues,…