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Birds of Kentucky: Sandhill Cranes in Barren Co., KY 2017-11-30 - Barren County, KY, - Photo from Gil Lawson, Kentucky State Parks. Barren River Lake State Resort Park will host its Sandhill Crane tours on two weekends in late January, 2018. Thousands of Sandhill Cranes make Barren River Lake a winter stop as they congregate in huge numbers to migrate. Barren River offers van tours for guests to learn more about these intriguing birds with a unique sound. The tours will be Jan. 20-21 and Jan. 27, 2018. Registration is required due to limited seating. Each weekend also includes an educational session conducted by a wildlife biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Friday evening at 7pmCT. Registration is $45 per adult and $30 per child 8-12 years old (must be at least 8 years old to go on van tours). The fee includes all educational sessions, a box lunch, and a T-shirt. Free guided nature hikes are also available at 9amCT and 2 pmCT on January 20 and 27, 2018. Discounted senior tours for guests ages 55 and older will be on Wednesdays, Jan. 17 and Jan. 24, at $40 per person. The lake’s exposed mud flats in winter provide the birds with a perfect spot to rest and socialize as they settle in for the night. Area farmlands and wet meadows offer plenty of food. The park is located at 1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY. From the Louis B. Nunn Parkway, take the Highway 31E exit south toward Scottsville.For more information contact Kody Thompson at kody.thompson@ky.gov or call 270-646-2151. Permalink | Comments?

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