We are thrilled to announce that we are now tracking a second eastern golden eagle, a female and companion of Harper, the golden eagle we have been tracking for four years (poll to help us name her is below). We believe this is the first pair of golden eagles to be tracked together in the […]
Golden Eagles and Humans Part 2
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 […]
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 […]
Great Horned Owl rehabbed and released
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is home to all kinds of wildlife, including many hawks and owls. Even in their natural surroundings, these raptors sometimes become injured. Who you gonna call? RROKI! Last July, an injured Great Horned Owl was found at Bernheim near the silos by the Education Center. The bird was transferred to […]
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