Central Kentucky Audubon Society

10/10/2026

BIRDS‼️ Have been reported trapped inside the eye of Hurricane Isaias! Hurricane hunters reported a White Egret within the eye around 9,400 feet. What appears to be numerous birds detected on Doppler Radar as the eye of Hurricane Isaias approaches Florida!

It’s been documented, especially in strong hurricanes that birds can travel and be displaced hundreds, if not thousands of miles in the eye of a hurricane.

09/21/2026

Global Bird Rescue starts now!

We'd love to see your participation! Share photos of your patrols, bird-safe window treatments, advocacy efforts, or anything else you're doing as part of Global Bird Rescue.

Be sure to tag us and use so we can share your posts with the community.

Thank you for being part of this event. Every action you take helps create a safer future for birds.

08/28/2026

We’ve been busy prepping for our first big event of the year Vulture Awareness Day! Come celebrate with us at the Pinnacles on Saturday Sept 5 from 10-12. This day will include:

-vulture themed crafts and trivia
-photo ops
-story time
-vulture photo gallery
-opportunity to meet and connect with other vulture fans!

We welcome you to bring your own vulture-related art/photography to add to our gallery.

Thanks to community member Michelle Giles for introducing us to this wonderful international celebration.

08/27/2026

We’re proud to see Talon Winery recognized by the Central Kentucky Audubon Society for the role we’ve played alongside them in helping protect the Henslow’s Sparrow and its habitat.

This conservation story began when members of the Central Kentucky Audubon Society discovered Henslow’s Sparrows nesting in the grasslands at Talon. Together, we set aside five acres of habitat to protect the birds during breeding season. The sparrows successfully nested, and returned the following year, producing two broods.

It’s a powerful reminder that bird conservation and habitat protection can happen right here in Central Kentucky, and that protecting even a small area of the right habitat can make a meaningful difference.

Cheers to Kentucky conservation, protecting wildlife habitat, supporting local ecosystems, and keeping our fields welcoming to the birds that call them home.

📍 Talon Winery | Lexington, KY

08/27/2026

Lexington Public Library

08/25/2026

The spectacular Swallow-tailed Kites in Jessamine County are featured in this story from Lex 18! There's a link in the comments to the video, with a great interview with CKAS's own Ronan O'Carra! Check it out :)

BIRD WATCHING: A rare sight is turning heads in Jessamine County. Swallow-tailed kites — known for their striking black-and-white wings and graceful flight — have been spotted in Kentucky. 🕊️ See the photos and why birdwatchers are excited

08/15/2026

NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.

07/30/2026

ARRESTED: Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area. MORE BELOW ⬇️

07/17/2026

A new accountability tool shows exactly how every member of Congress voted on national parks, forests, and wilderness areas—stripping away the political noise. Here’s how to see whether your representatives are in support of public lands.

07/11/2026

Breaking News: The Trump administration moved to open the habitats of imperiled animals to farming, drilling, mining and other development. Environmentalists characterized it as the most severe erosion of protections for wildlife in half a century. https://nyti.ms/3RuRgWr