Land Between the Lakes
Kentucky · Southeast
Moderate
April-May, December-February
Free (some attractions have fees)
Open 24 hours
About This Location
Land Between the Lakes is a 170,000-acre national recreation area nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, creating an inland peninsula rich in forest, wetland, and grassland habitats. Winter brings impressive concentrations of Bald Eagles to the lake shores.
The area's diverse habitats support breeding Cerulean Warblers, Wild Turkeys, and Red-headed Woodpeckers in summer, while the Hematite Lake area and Woodlands Nature Station offer excellent year-round birding with accessible trails.
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
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
Swainson's Warbler
Limnothlypis swainsonii
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
American White Pelican
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Barn Swallow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Pine Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Yellow-throated Warbler
Summer Tanager
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
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The January eagle weekend event offers guided viewing at prime locations along the lakes
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Hematite Lake trail is one of the best spots for migrating warblers in April and May
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Winter birding can be rewarding for waterfowl, raptors, and winter finches
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Woodlands Nature Station
- The Homeplace 1850s Farm
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