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,…
Acadian Flycatcher
by Jacob Crider The Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) is a species of flycatcher that breeds and nests in the southeastern U.S during the summer months and overwinters as far south…
Indigo Buntings
by Jacob Crider Indigo Buntings (Passerina cyanea) is a small and beautiful migratory songbird native to woodlands and grasslands of the Eastern, Central, and Southwestern United States. They overwinter as…
Yellow-throated Vireos
by Jacob Crider Yellow-throated Vireos (Vireo flavifrons) are a neo-tropical migratory bird that visits Kentucky during the Summer and Spring. Their wintering range extends from Central America, the Caribbean, and…
Cooper’s Hawk
by Jacob Crider The Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperi) is a native raptor ranging across the entire U.S, most of Mexico, and southern Canada. They live year round in the state…