Wildlife Watch
Massive Sandhill Crane Migration Stuns Louisville Residents
Hundreds of Sandhill Cranes spotted over Cherokee Park and Metro Louisville as winter migration peaks.
📍 Cherokee Park, Louisville
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Field Reports & Community Alerts
Real-time updates on wildlife activity, outbreaks, and seasonal advisories in the Louisville area.
Community Info
Increase in Deer Collisions on Gene Snyder Freeway
Rutting season is causing more deer activity near roadways. What to do if one ends up on your property.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Field Report
Flying Squirrel Colonies Active in Prospect Estates
Nocturnal noises in the attic? It might be a colony of flying squirrels, not mice.
📍 Prospect, KY
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Regulatory Update
Last Call for Bat Exclusion: Winter Hibernation Approaching
As temperatures drop, bats will soon go dormant. Exclusion devices cannot be used in winter.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Field Report
Rash of Squirrel Damage to Vehicles in The Highlands
Mechanics and residents report an uptick in squirrels chewing through car wiring harnesses.
📍 The Highlands, Louisville
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Seasonal Advisory
Prepare for the 'Fall Rodent Invasion' as Temps Drop
Mice are actively seeking winter shelter. Seal your home now before the first freeze.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Pet Safety
Hawk Activity: Protect Small Pets in Open Yards
Reports of raptor attempts on small dogs and cats in open suburban yards in Anchorage and Middletown.
📍 Anchorage, KY
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Regulatory Update
Bat Exclusion Season Officially Opens August 15th
Louisville homeowners can now legally remove bat colonies from attics as the federal maternity protection window closes.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Monthly Report
July Field Report: 142 Raccoons Removed in Louisville
A look at the wildlife activity numbers for July 2025. Why raccoon and bat calls are spiking.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Health Alert
Raccoon Latrines Found in St. Matthews Play Areas
Warning to parents: Raccoon roundworm eggs can survive in soil for years.
📍 St. Matthews, KY
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Field Report
Groundhog Activity Spikes in Irish Hill and Cherokee Triangle
Properties bordering Cave Hill Cemetery and parks are seeing increased burrowing activity.
📍 Irish Hill, Louisville
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Wildlife Watch
Armadillos in Kentucky? Sightings Confirmed South of Louisville
The nine-banded armadillo continues its northward expansion into Bullitt County. What homeowners need to know.
📍 Bullitt County, KY
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Field Report
Yes, It Happens: Rat Snake Removed from Toilet in Okolona
A reminder to keep your plumbing vent stacks screened after a surprise visitor.
📍 Okolona, Louisville
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Field Report
Woodpeckers Damaging Siding? Check for Carpenter Bees
The holes in your siding might be the symptom, not the cause. Why woodpeckers are targeting your home.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Wildlife Health
Mange Outbreak Affecting Red Foxes in Oldham County
Sightings of hairless, sick foxes are increasing in La Grange and Crestwood.
📍 La Grange, KY
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Seasonal Advisory
Chimney Swifts Return to Louisville: Do Not Cap Chimneys Yet
Migratory birds are arriving. If they are already in your chimney, you must wait until fall to cap it.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Community Alert
New Construction on Shelbyville Rd Displacing Wildlife
Residents in adjacent subdivisions reporting increased fox and groundhog activity due to habitat loss.
📍 Middletown, KY
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Field Report
Heavy Rains Trigger Surge in Mole Activity
Saturated soil brings earthworms to the surface, and moles are following them. How to save your lawn.
📍 Lyndon, KY
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Weather Alert
Heavy Rains Displace Wildlife in West End and Portland
Rising water levels are driving opossums and groundhogs to seek higher ground under porches.
📍 Portland, Louisville
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Safety Alert
Early Copperhead Activity Reported Near Jefferson Memorial Forest
Warm spring temperatures have triggered early snake movement in Fairdale and Valley Station.
📍 Fairdale, KY
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Health Alert
Distemper Outbreak Suspected in Cherokee Park Raccoon Population
Residents near the Highlands and Cherokee Park are urged to vaccinate pets after multiple reports of disoriented raccoons.
📍 The Highlands, Louisville
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Health Alert
Avian Influenza Advisory for Backyard Chicken Owners
Wild birds are spreading HPAI. Keep wild birds away from your domestic flock.
📍 Louisville Metro
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Community Alert
Aggressive Coyote Sightings Increase in Norton Commons
Pet safety advisory issued for Norton Commons and Prospect residents following a spike in coyote activity.
📍 Norton Commons, Prospect
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Seasonal Advisory
Skunk Mating Season Brings Odor Complaints to Jeffersontown
February marks the start of skunk mating season. Expect increased activity and smells.
📍 Jeffersontown, KY
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Commercial Alert
Rat Activity Increases in Downtown Louisville Alleyways
Commercial businesses urged to secure dumpsters as rat populations surge in the urban core.
📍 Downtown Louisville
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Weather Alert
Arctic Blast Driving Mice Indoors: Call Volume High
Sub-zero temperatures forecasted for this weekend will drive rodents to find heat. How to protect your Louisville home.
📍 Louisville Metro
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