Jun 7, 2026
Lexington Cemeteryi
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Kentucky
Forests, caves, rivers, and rolling hills
Kentucky brings together wooded hills, river valleys, cave country, and pasture landscapes, offering families a varied mix of forest wildlife, birdlife, and outdoor places that feel scenic but accessible.
Sightings
685
Places
216
Species
329
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Kentucky
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Kentucky.
Jun 7, 2026
Lexington Cemeteryi
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Jun 5, 2026
Bernheim Forest and Arboretumi
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Jun 5, 2026
Bernheim Forest and Arboretumi
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Jun 5, 2026
Bernheim Forest and Arboretumi
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(c) Anne H. Proffitt, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Jun 5, 2026
Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Areai
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Kentucky.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Kentucky's guide into an actual day out.
Park65 sightings8 species
Kentucky, US
Cherokee Park
You might spot Great Waterleaf, Lesser Celandine, and White-Tailed Deer.
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Park48 sightings50 species
Kentucky, US
Red River Gorge
You might spot Multiflora Rose, Eastern Newt, and American Beech.
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Park47 sightings50 species
Kentucky, US
Kentucky Horse Park
You might spot Bird's-Eye Speedwell and Barn Swallow.
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Park41 sightings50 species
Kentucky, US
Pennyrile State Forest
You might spot Jack-In-The-Pulpit and Prairie Trillium.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
Kentucky, US
Kentucky Down Under
You might spot Kangaroos, Possums, Wombats, and Allies and Emu.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Kentucky, US
Audubon Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Pokeweed.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Kentucky
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Kentucky.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Kentucky
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Kentucky.
Birds
Birding in Kentucky
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Kentucky.
111 Sightings53 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Kentucky
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Kentucky.
22 Sightings157 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Kentucky
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Kentucky feel richer.
151 Sightings70 Species
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