14 Photos of Wildlife In Kentucky That Will Drop Your Jaw

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:

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.

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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.

Joe Shockley

This is the proud Father Eagle of 7, as he watches his Eaglet taking flight.

Joe Shockley

A young Bald Eagle tests its wings.

Julia Shockley

A Heron relaxes near a pond.

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The Red Fox is a beautiful creature that's as playful as a kitten. These adorable fur balls are often captured playing on film.

Julia Shockley

A family of Geese go for a swim.

Julia Shockley

The swan wants the pond to herself.

Julia Shockley

A Deer family scampers through a neighbor's yard.

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.