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Gray's LandingBirding Seasons: Spring A Summer C Fall A Winter A+
Site Description and Habitats The landing provides wooded edges and a large waterfront for scanning. In winter, the lake is lowered and shallow waters to the north provide for roosting birds. This small access area is a great place to start a morning of birding on Kentucky Lake. Bird species of interest:
Spring and Fall Migration: American White Pelicans can be found on occasion. Gulls, terns, loons, and waterfowl are all possible. Summer: Resident woodland birds are regular. Double-crested Cormorants and Canada Geese are the summer waterbirds other than Great Blue Heron and an occasional Great Egret. Winter: Common Loon, Ring-billed, Bonaparte's, and Herring Gulls, Gadwall, Double-crested Cormorant, among other waterbirds including Pied-billed Grebes and a wide variety of waterfowl including Gadwall, Mallard, American Wigeon, and Canvasback. Year-Round: Bald Eagle Rarities Seen at this Site: Lesser Black-backed Gulls are rare but regular on this part of the lake in winter. Species list via eBird Hotspot Explorer Submit your data to eBird here Detailed directions for birding Gray's Landing Boat Ramp Lat-Long (GPS) coordinates Fees and Hours Facilities Contact Info for other sites
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