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wildlife viewing gallery of wildlife in the region white-tailed deer blue heron wildlife viewing opportunities abound in western kentucky our area includes the migration route of warblers waterfowl and bald eagles wildlife viewing in public wildlife management areas list on pg.37 since wild creatures are more active at dawn and dusk these are the best times to watch wildlife the widest variety of species can be seen during spring and fall migrations although few of these public areas have developed recreational facilities wildlife management areas are excellent places to go hiking birding or simply enjoy the outdoors and get back in touch with nature native wildlife in these areas coyote deer dove furbearers quail rabbit songbirds squirrel raccoons turkey and waterfowl wildlife viewing in land between the lakes lbl offers wildlife viewing year-round but different species may be more viewable at certain times of the year typically early morning or late evening are the best times of day as most mammals and birds are active at those times some of the best places to see wildlife include the environmental education area near the nature station the elk bison prairie near golden pond the south bison range and the bear creek area lbl is home to two species of deer white-tailed and fallow as well as american bison and elk the fallow deer herd is a unique aspect of our wildlife inhabitants this species native to europe and asia was brought to lbl by the hillman land company in 1918 lbl s herd is believed to be the oldest population of fallow deer in the country and at one time was the largest today the herd numbers fewer than 150 and hunting of fallow deer is not permitted although lbl s wildlife management activities focus on native species the fallow herd is maintained for wildlife viewing and because of its historical significance lbl s bird population is equally diverse lbl hosts a variety of migratory birds from wintering bald eagles gulls ducks and geese to neotropical migratory birds such as hummingbirds warblers and tanagers numerous wading birds such as the great blue heron and birds of prey such as eagles osprey owl and hawk also live here all lodging by city s aurora aurora s ken oak resort 16918 us 68 e 800-580-0682 or 270-474-8000 www.kenoakresort.com hotel/motel/cottages lodging king creek resort and marina 972 king creek rd www.fishinkentucky.com 800-733-6710 or 270-354-8268 cottages malcolm creek resort 325 guthrie dr www.malcolmcreek.com 800-733-6713 or 270-354-6496 cottages shamrock motel 806 main st 270-527-1341 hotel/motel shawnee bay resort 1297 shawnee bay rd www.shawneebayresort.com 800-272-4413 or 270-354-8360 cottages southern komfort resort 460 southern komfort rd 800-526-4946 or 270-354-6422 hotel/motel/cottages sportsman s anchor resort 12888 us 68 e 800-326-3625 or 270-354-8493 www.anchorresortandmarina.com cottages sportsman s lodge 12710 us 68 e www.sportsmans-lodge.com 800-733-6716 or 270-354-8333 hotel/motel/cottages tall oaks bay us 68 e http members.aol.com/boater55/tob 815-436-4546 vacation home town country resort 1425 gardner rd 800-422-5253 or 270-354-6587 www.kentuckylakeresort.com hotel/motel/cottages whispering oaks resort 267 millers rd www.whisperingoaks.com 800-788-1061 or 270-354-6628 cottages crow s nest 71 jolly roger dr 888-258-2001 or 270-354-6045 vacation home early american motel 16749 us 68 e 270-474-2000 www.earlyamericanmotel.com hotel/motel/cottages fin-n-feather 16695 us 68 e 800-486-3961or 270-474-2351 hotel/motel/cottages kenlake state resort park 542 kenlake rd www.parks.ky.gov/stateresortparks/kl/index.htm 800-325-0143 or 270-474-2211 hotel/motel/cottages kentucky lake log home jonathan creek www.kentuckylake.org/links/kylakeloghome.htm 630-951-1965 vacation home lakeland resort 16410 us 68 e www.lakelandresortky.com 888-684-3526 or 270-474-2292 hotel/motel/cottages ross s landing bed breakfast 539 davis www.rossslanding.com 270-354-9596 b&b s benton aire castle bed breakfast 435 salem chapel rd n 866-403-aire or 270-354-5004 www.kentuckylake.org/links/airecastle.htm b&b bee spring lodge 573 bee spring rd www.beespringlodge.com 800-732-0088 or 270-354-6515 hotel/motel/cottages big bear resort 30 big bear resort rd www.bigbearkentuckylake.com 800-922-bear 270-354-6414 hotel/motel/cottages/condos cedar knob resort 1434 cedar knob rd www.cedarknobresort.com 800-428-7986 or 270-354-6998 cottages s cadiz beechwood 526 beechwood dr www.lakebarkleyrentals.com 800-455-8765 or 270-522-8765 vacation home cherry bay 162 cherry bay www.lakebarkleyrentals.com 800-455-8765 or 270-522-8765 vacation home gateway marine vacation apartment rentals 97 canton ln 270-924-9216 vacation home goodnite motel 278 e main st 800-264-3213 or 270-522-3213 hotel/motel holiday inn express 153 broadbent blvd 270-522-3700 hotel/motel horseshoe 296 horseshoe 800-455-8765 or 270-522-8765 www.lakebarkleyrentals.com vacation home knights inn 5698 hopkinsville rd 270-522-9395 hotel/motel lake barkley state resort park 3500 state park rd 800-325-1708 or 270-924-1131 www.parks.ky.gov/stateresortparks/lb/index.htm hotel/motel/cottages bison bald eagle raccoon wild turkey osprey elk lbl s woodland nature station experience an up-close encounter with the plants and animals of the region you can stand just a wingspan from the great horned owl see the rare and elusive red wolf or howl with a coyote look up and see our bobcat eyeing you from a high tree branch look for majestic palmated antlers and you will spot our european fallow deer you ll learn what our backyard animals eat what special adaptations they have evolved and how the different species communicate most of our backyard animals are here because they could not survive in the wild they have either been injured orphaned or have lost their natural fear of humans the exception is the red wolf part of a breeding program attempting to restore this extremely endangered species bald eagles in 1999 14 bald eagle nests were counted at lbl lbl is also home to a large winter population of eagles these birds often 100-150 of them will migrate to lbl from southern canada and michigan spending the december through march months in our comparatively warmer climate in january and february lbl and the state parks offer guided eagle watching tours elk bison elk have their most impressive antlers from september-december elk were first reintroduced to lbl in 1995 by 1999 the herd was estimated at more than 53 lbl s herd and four bulls were released in the 750-acre elk bison prairie located near the golden pond visitor center .just over 100 bison are maintained in lbl osprey summertime visitors today are often treated to the site of osprey plunging feet-first into the waters of kentucky lake and lake barkley after their primary prey fish as you traverse lake barkley the large nests on platforms that you see belong to osprey watch their young grow up the platforms were built to assist in the return of osprey to western kentucky canadian geese can be seen at lbl s honker and hematite lakes near the nature station energy lake and along many bays catfish kitchen restaurant on us 641 n has 2 large catfish ponds that are home to about 50 geese year-round and even more after spring hatching cozy cove waterfront resort 1917 reed rd www.cozycovewaterfront.com 800-467-8168 or 270-354-8168 cottages dinner bell cottages 13444 us 68 e 270-354-6521 cottages hester s spot in the sun 350 hesters rd 800-455-7481 or 270-354-8280 www.hestersresort.com cottages hickory hill 5 star resort 90 hickory hill ln www.hickoryhillresort.com 800-280-4455 or 270-354-8207 cottages/vacation home high ridge resort 40 ridge loop www.highridge-resort.com 800-684-8989 or 270-354-8989 cottages holiday inn express 173 carroll rd draffenville 270-527-5300 www.kentuckylake.com/holidayinnexpress hotel/motel 50 www.kentuckylakebarkley.travel 1-800-448-1069 51

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