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
639
Places
216
Species
310
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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Park30 sightings12 species
Kentucky, US
Audubon Park
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and American Pokeweed.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Kentucky, US
Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns State Nature Preserves
You might spot Large White Trillium and Sharp-Lobed Hepatica.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Kentucky, US
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
You might spot Pond Slider, Crane-Fly Orchid, and Bloodroot.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Kentucky, US
Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead
You might spot Dwarf Larkspur, Amur Honeysuckle, and American Goldfinch.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Kentucky, US
Hensley Settlement
You might spot Eastern Newt, Monarch, and American Chestnut.
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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.
105 Sightings52 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Kentucky
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Kentucky.
21 Sightings145 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.
144 Sightings65 Species
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