Please come out tomorrow, January 18th at 11:00 for a lecture on golden eagles at the Bernheim Visitor Center entitled ‘Return of the Thunderbird’. It will cover the Bernheim Golden Eagle Project in its entirety with lots of background info, pictures, maps, and history. I will also answer any and all questions about golden eagles, […]
Golden Eagles and Humans: Part 1
We are continuing to track Harper during his winter stay at Bernheim. Lately he has been seen with a companion in the Wilson Valley and his travels have been between Bernheim and Knobs State Forest. We have sighted other golden eagles as well, with at least 5 individual birds documented so far this winter. Harper […]
Join us in January for special 90th anniversary programming
As you may have heard, Bernheim is celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2019. Throughout the year, we will have special events, exhibits, and programs. Check in each month for your round up of what’s coming up as part of the 90th celebration. One of the highlights of the special programming is our series of 90th […]
Bernheim’s New Kentucky Golden Eagle Habitat Model Demonstrates the Need for Large Forest Block Conservation
Forests are a big part of Bernheim’s identity. The large forest blocks that comprise Bernheim and exist throughout the knobs form a ring around the Bluegrass. The reason these forests still exist is mainly due to the steep terrain and topography found in the knobs, as anything with agricultural value has long ago been converted […]
Harper is establishing his winter range
Golden eagles are present throughout central Kentucky during winter months, but seldom seen by people. Data on the winter range of Harper, the golden eagle tracked by Bernheim, show a strong aversion to people and the places they live. A nice example of that was seen on November 24, with an area used encompassing 2,500 […]
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