Wintering Flocks at the Feeder
Everyone should recognize this plump little bird, even if you aren't an active bird watcher. It's the Carolina Chickadee, which lives in Kentucky year-round. You will hear it chattering and…
The Mobbing Crowd
It is not uncommon to see a group of crows or mockingbirds chasing a hawk or eagle, or a group of songbirds fluttering and calling around a perched owl. Such…
Hummmming Along at the Nature Preserve
When you come to Mahan Manor at the Nature Preserve, look at the garden right by the driveway. Several hummingbird feeders hang there, where they are a popular spot for…
Blackbird, Blackbird
Black Vultures It's not easy to tell birds apart sometimes, especially if they are the same color, like black. There are some things to watch for which can help. If…
Native Grasslands
Kentucky’s native grasslands have almost disappeared by the 21st Century, but it is important to restore and protect these areas. Early settlers found vast forests, except in south-central and western…
Empty Nest
Robins: 4 Eggs, 4 Weeks from Fred Margulies on Vimeo.An American Robin can produce three successful broods in one year. On average, though, only 40 percent of nests successfully produce…
Scattered T-Storms
It was a typical Tuesday at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. The bottle brush Buckeyes soaked up the warm sun and temperatures climbed into the 90's.Campers stood in the shade while…
When You Find a Baby Bird
David Wheeler and Little Friend It's that time of year - baby bird season. Lots of people are finding baby birds in their yards, and want to help, bless them. Little…
Mimic Birds
As you walk through the Nature Preserve, you may hear a veritable flock of different birds singing at the same time. Sometimes you truly are hearing different birds, such as…