You've got to HEAR the Sandhill Cranes!
Every fall thousands of people drive south to the Jasper-Pulaski Reserve to see - and hear - the Sandhill Cranes fly in for a night's rest on their fall migration south. But the Sandhill Cranes show up in your backyard every year on their northern migration. If you’ve never experienced the spectacle as they take off, spiral into the air, and gather into V-formations, you need to jump on this Bonus Hike on Thursday, March 12!
You must be there early to catch the action! We will meet at the Cowles Bog North Lot: 1450 North Mineral Springs Road, Dune Acres, IN 46304 at 8:30 AM. This lot is about 1/2 mile north of US Highway 12, just before you reach the Guard Shack for entry into Dune Acres.
This is not really about the hike, though the trails from here are great. This is bird-watching to an extreme! As always, dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes or boots, and bring your water. We will be standing and watching much of the time. Bring your binoculars!
Please contact Jerry Mansell at 331-777-0593 if you are interested in this event. If the weather conditions require cancellation, we will have a good call list.
National Park passes are required. (If you do not have a Park pass, let Jerry know and we can arrange carpooling.)