Lexington bird watching areas, hours of operation: Lexington Cemetery: Daily 8a – 5p
McConnell Springs: Daily dawn to dusk
UK Arboretum: Daily dawn to dusk
Raven Run: 9a – 5p, trails close at 4:30p
Jacobson Park: Daily dawn to dusk

Saturday April 26th, 2025     10am-4pm


Guided Bird Watching Opportunities
10a           Bird Walk at McConnell Springs
12p           Kids Walk at McConnell Springs - Leader - ?
1:30p        Bird Walk at McConnell Springs - Leader - ?
2:30p        Kids Walk at McConnell Springs - Leader - ?

Talks
10:30a   ?


12:30p   Attracting Hummingbirds

Discover the joy of attracting hummingbirds to your yard with simple yet effective strategies. This talk will explore the best nectar-rich plants to grow, how to properly maintain feeders, and ways to create a safe and welcoming habitat for these tiny, energetic birds. Learn about their migration patterns, feeding behaviors, and the importance of avoiding pesticides to protect their delicate ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this talk will provide practical tips to turn your outdoor space into a hummingbird haven. The more you learn about them the more you'll love them!

2:30p     ?



Other Featured Activities

10a - 4p      Live Birds of Prey with Liberty Nature Center

10a - 4p      Vendor Area:
Over a dozen Arts, Crafts, and Specialty vendors.
10a - 4p       Kids Area:
Bird Beak Match-Up Game,  Make a Bird Puppet, Make your own Bird Feeder, Make an Owl, Eagle, or Butterfly Mask, Bird Identity Match-Up Game, Make a Bird Collage, Make a Hummingbird Spinner.

10a - ?        Bird Banding Demonstration (Weather dependent)

11:30a -1:30p     Live Music with Custom Made Bluegrass
11a - ?       Food available from Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels

Birdhouse Display 

  • Wild Birds Unlimited and Lexington Parks & Recreation would like to invite you to participate in a Birdhouse Display during the 2025 Bluegrass Birding Festival.
  • Build or purchase the birdhouse style of your choice and show us your creativity.
  • Drop off your birdhouse at WBU between April 12th and 19th. There is a $5.00 registration fee for each submission.


 Festival attendees will vote on their favorite in each category.
1.Most Creative 
2.People’s Choice
3.Best Kids (under 14 years old)



 

schedule Subject to change