Kentucky Birding Resources

The Sloughs Wildlife Management Area was where John James Audubon lived, operated a business, and worked as an artist for several years during the 1800’s.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Kentucky. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Kentucky. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Kentucky Ornithological Society

Checklist of Kentucky Birds

Recent Bird Sightings

Kentucky Rare Bird Alert

Birding Locations

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

James Audubon State Park

Mammoth Cave National Park

Sloughs Wildlife Management Area

Kentucky State Bird - Northern Cardinal

Kentucky Birding Events

Birding and Wildlife Weekend
Second weekend in May
Corbin, Kentucky
Phone: 270-781-6858 and and 606-886-7211

Hummingbird Weekend
Usuallly in August
Versailles, Kentucky
Phone: 270-924-2020

If you like hummingbirds, even a little bit, we have the event for you! Aug. is prime time for hummingbird migration in this area, and a large number of these "ruby gems" stop at the Nature Station on their long journey south. There will be up-close demonstrations of hummingbird banding and talk about their behavior and migration. During the day, learn tips and techniques for gardening for hummingbirds and setting up feeding stations; explore hummingbird biology; and enjoy crafts and games for the kids.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Kentucky, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Kentucky birds is welcomed.

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