Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
by Jacob Crider Unique amongst the other species of Woodpeckers in our region, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers (Sphyrapicus various) are a common winter visitor at CMNP. These medium-sized Woodpeckers are our only…
Cracked Cap Polypore
by Jacob Crider The Cracked Cap Polypore (Phellinus robinae) is a species of bracket fungus that grows almost exclusively on Black Locust trees (Robinia psuedoacacia). They are so adept at…
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…
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…
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…
Brown-headed Cowbird
by Jacob Crider The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a common species of Blackbird with a native range expanding from central Canada down to Mexico, and can be found throughout…
April is Native Plant Month
April is Native Plant Month by Christy Rybka What are native plants? The term “native plant” refers to any plant that naturally occurs in the region from which it originated.…
Mertensia virginica
All About Spring Ephemerals
All About Spring Ephemerals By Christy Rybka Many of the first wildflowers that bloom each spring are known as spring ephemerals. The word “ephemeral” means “to have a short lifespan.”…
How Birds Stay Warm in the Winter and How to Help
How Birds Stay Warm in the Winter and How to Help by Christy Rybka Although most birds migrate south for the winter, many birds do not. Some birds, such as…