Residents of Greenbrier have recently spotted a diverse mix of wildlife in our neighborhood.  Species include:

• Peregrine Falcon
• Pileated Woodpecker
• Great Blue Herron
• Racoon
• Coyote

If you are not aware, Peregrine Falcons were reintroduced to Kentucky in the late 1990s.  Nesting boxes have been installed high in chimneys of power plants and industrial facilities.  More than 200 chicks have been hatched so far.  I once caught a glimpse of a Peregrine Falcon in level flight.  The speed was simply unbelievable.  While I am not certain of the identity of the bird, the speed leads to a single conclusion.
Thanks to Sid Hamm for the outstanding photo of the woodpecker.  It has been several decades since I observed one of these feathered princes.  I eagerly hope for a sighting of my own.
If you have a wildlife sighting you wish to share with your neighbors, please email your Webmaster.