Kentucky bird watching

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Where to Bird
United States of America -- Kentucky
Discover the top birding locations in Kentucky. Find out more about Kentucky Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Kentucky. Print out a checklist of Kentucky birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Kentucky. Order books to help you become a better birder in Kentucky. Discover links to Kentucky Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Kentucky before you begin your trip.

State Bird: Northern Cardinal

State Checklists:
Thayer Birding Software
Kentucky Ornithological Society
NPWRC Bird Checklists - Kentucky

Species Seen in Kentucky: 366

State Ornithological Society:
Kentucky Ornithological Society

Rare Bird Alerts:
(502) 326-0878
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Maps:
Kentucky
Kentucky Maps
Map of Counties

Retail Birding Stores
Travel Guide by City

Birding Links for Kentucky:
Birding Festivals
Christmas Bird Count Database
Kentucky State Parks
Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky

Kentucky Organizations:
Audubon Chapters in Kentucky
The Nature Conservancy - Kentucky
Kentucky Ornithological Society
KOS on-line members

Important Birding Locations in Kentucky:
Hot Spots
Where to Bird in Kentucky
John J. Audubon Birding Trail
Pennyrile Trail
Daniel Boone National Forest
Reelfoot Lake
Western KY Wildlife Management Areas
US Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges - Kentucky

Pete Thayer's Favorite Hot Spots:
John James Audubon State Park
37.89 N   87.55 W
John James Audubon spent his early years here. The park has an Audubon museum  and seven miles of birding trails through woodlands and around two manmade lakes. Visit during spring or fall migration.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
36.78 N   88.04 W
Nesting warblers, vireos and Wild Turkeys are found throughout the area. Spring and fall songbird migration here is excellent. This is also one of the nicest places in the state to take your family for an outdoor vacation.

Mammoth Cave National Park
37.14 N   86.05 W
Visit the cave first, then explore the hardwood forest and sandstone bluffs. Spring through mid-August is the best time to see the birds.

 

If you would like to recommend a great birding spot in this region, please feel free to contact us at info(at)birding.com. We welcome your suggestions!