Jacobson Park
Kentucky · Southeast
About This Location
Jacobson Park is a productive birding destination in Kentucky, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Great Blue Heron
Cooper's Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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