Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Rather than search for worms in the frozen soil, large winter flocks of robins will visit fruit trees for food.
• Cedar Waxwings will visit yards in search of fruit, often staying for hours before moving on.
• Juncos will hunt for fallen seed, often before dawn.
• Tree-loving birds such as Black-capped Chickadees, nuthatches and various woodpeckers will leave their winter night's cavity or roost box in search of high-calorie food.
• Bushtits, our smallest winter visitors, can be seen in large flocks flitting all over suet feeders and other high-protein sources of food.
• Listen for Great Horned Owls' "hoot" as they pair up for mating season.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• Winter is a great time to look for birds' nests. Admire the craftsmanship, but leave the nest in place.
• Aldo Leopold's (Father of Wildlife Conservation) birthday Jan. 11
• Quadrantid Meteor Shower early in the month. See up to 60 falling meteors per hour!