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Birds of Kentucky: Field Sparrow

2020-05-07 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen
According to the Wikipedia entry for Spizella pusilla, "The male sings from a higher perch, such as a shrub or fencepost, which indicates his ownership of the nesting territory. The song is a series of sad whistles ending in a trill, often compared to the accelerating sound of a bouncing ball."
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Signs of Spring: Chipmunk

2020-05-07 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen
A chipmunk balances among downed tree limbs along one of the streams in Long Run Park.
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Black Bear distribution in Kentucky

2020-05-07 - Kentucky - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Russell is the closest county in the Resident Bear Range, while Wayne is the closest in the Core Bear Range in Kentucky.
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