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Wildlife Sightings
These are some of our latest wildlife sightings from around Gray Hills. Keep an eye out, you never know who might wander by next!
White-tailed Deer
November 3, 2026
A familiar sight throughout Gray Hills, white-tailed deer are known for their graceful movements, large ears, and distinctive white underside of the tail. Keep an eye out for them!
Location: Main entrance hillside, between the driveways
Photo taken by Melissa.
Notes: Two does with four young deer
Opossum
November 3, 2026
Not exactly the most glamorous woodland resident, the opossum makes up for it with resourcefulness. A skilled climber and nighttime explorer, it helps keep the ecosystem balanced while going about its business after dark.
Location: Near the fork in the road, just before reaching the pond.
Photo sourced online.
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Wild Turkey
October 31, 2026
You might hear them before you see them! Wild turkeys are known for their unmistakable gobbling calls and habit of traveling in groups. Keep your eyes open because these feathered wanderers can move through the property surprisingly quickly.
Location: Near the pond dam.
Photo taken by Melissa.
Notes: One lone hen near the dam road
Bald Eagle
September 21, 2026
One of America's most recognizable birds, the bald eagle is always a special sight. Seeing one soaring above the pond at Gray Hills was a memorable wildlife moment.
Location: Soaring above the pond
Photo sourced online.
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Black Bear
August 25, 2026
A symbol of Kentucky’s wild Appalachian forests, the American black bear is a shy, mostly solitary animal with a keen sense of smell. An excellent climber and forager, it roams the woodlands in search of berries, nuts, insects, and other foods. A bear sighting at Gray Hills is always a special glimpse of the wild.
Location: Between the Water’s Edge campsite and the cabin.
Photo sourced online.
Notes: Mama bear with young bears
Bobcat
December 4, 2024
A secretive wildcat with tufted ears, spotted fur, and a short bobbed tail. Mostly active around dawn, dusk, and nighttime, bobcats quietly roam the woodlands in search of rabbits, rodents, and other prey. A rare and exciting sight at Gray Hills!
Location: Hillside next to the main house.
Photo sourced online.
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