Sandhill crane tours offered at Kentucky park
LUCAS, Ky. (AP) – Barren River Lake State Resort Park is offering tours for people wanting to get a look at sandhill cranes as they migrate home to the north.
The park is offering tours during two weekends for guest to learn more about the birds.
State parks officials say tours will be held Jan. 29-30 and Feb. 5-6 in 2016.
Each year, thousands of sandhill cranes make Barren River Lake a stop as they gather in huge numbers to migrate. The lake’s exposed mud flats in winter provide the birds with a spot to rest and socialize as they settle in for the night. Ample farmlands and wet meadows offer plenty of food.
Sandhill cranes are tall, gray birds reaching heights up to 4 feet, with wingspans of 6 to 7 feet.
