Birds of Kentucky: Limpkin
2023-05-03 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen
The bird paparazzi are turning out in Shelbyville this week to catch a glimpse of this Limpkin. While Limpkins are common along US coastal waters, they are not frequently reported in Kentucky. All About Birds says of this gangly, brown-and-white bird, "This bird's haunting cries, heard mostly at night, are otherworldly and unforgettable." Comments | Permalink
2023-05-03 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen
The bird paparazzi are turning out in Shelbyville this week to catch a glimpse of this Limpkin. While Limpkins are common along US coastal waters, they are not frequently reported in Kentucky. All About Birds says of this gangly, brown-and-white bird, "This bird's haunting cries, heard mostly at night, are otherworldly and unforgettable." Comments | Permalink