Kentucky has some of the most beautiful wildlife in the United States. We have a variety of predatory birds, big cats, wolves, bears, foxes, and more. Capturing some of these amazing creatures on film can be a challenge, but it can be done. Mastering the ability to take pictures of our home species in their natural habitat makes for a very unique image in most cases.
Here are 14 amazing shots of Kentucky wildlife captured on film:
- Black Bear
Wiki This young bear was as curious about the photographer as he/she was about him.
- Panther
Topix This panther was photographed several times in Columbia.
- Black Wolf
Retrieverman Several variety of wolf roam throughout the Bluegrass.
- Coyote
Franco Filini This playful Coyote is likely pouncing on its dinner. These guys get a bad wrap, but their simply scavengers.
- Baby Raccoon
Jon Shockley The Raccoon can be troublesome at times, but at 5 weeks old, this rescued raccoon is too cute to think of that.
- Duck Family
Joe Shockley Ducks of a feather, flocked together on this fishing trip.
- Elder Bald Eagle
Joe Shockley This is the proud Father Eagle of 7, as he watches his Eaglet taking flight.
- Young Bald Eagle
Joe Shockley A young Bald Eagle tests its wings.
- Heron
Julia Shockley A Heron relaxes near a pond.
- Red Fox
Dominqs The Red Fox is a beautiful creature that’s as playful as a kitten. These adorable fur balls are often captured playing on film.
- Canadia Geese
Julia Shockley A family of Geese go for a swim.
- Unhappy Swan
Julia Shockley The swan wants the pond to herself.
- Deer Family
Julia Shockley A Deer family scampers through a neighbor’s yard.
- Fawns
Julia Shockley Two young fawns look on curiously as they get captured on film, while Mother grazes in the background.
Each of these beautiful beings was captured in their natural element simply by luck. Wildlife tends to be a little camera shy when it comes to humans traipsing through their environment. It can be a magical experience for the photographer, and for those that see the final images. If anyone has taken their own wildlife pictures, please feel free to share those photos in the comments below.
Wiki
This young bear was as curious about the photographer as he/she was about him.
Topix
This panther was photographed several times in Columbia.
Retrieverman
Several variety of wolf roam throughout the Bluegrass.
Franco Filini
This playful Coyote is likely pouncing on its dinner. These guys get a bad wrap, but their simply scavengers.
Jon Shockley
The Raccoon can be troublesome at times, but at 5 weeks old, this rescued raccoon is too cute to think of that.
Joe Shockley
Ducks of a feather, flocked together on this fishing trip.
This is the proud Father Eagle of 7, as he watches his Eaglet taking flight.
A young Bald Eagle tests its wings.
Julia Shockley
A Heron relaxes near a pond.
Dominqs
The Red Fox is a beautiful creature that’s as playful as a kitten. These adorable fur balls are often captured playing on film.
A family of Geese go for a swim.
The swan wants the pond to herself.
A Deer family scampers through a neighbor’s yard.
Two young fawns look on curiously as they get captured on film, while Mother grazes in the background.
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