Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Black Bear cubs are born beginning in late January.
• Red and Gray Foxes begin their breeding season and continue into February.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• Raccoon mating season.
• Look for Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers at suet feeders and in trees.
• Stoneflies emerge on tree trunks and stones by open water.
• Watch for Honeybee "cleansingî" flights during January thaw.
• Start planning your butterfly and bird gardens this month.
• Listen for Great Horned Owls' "hoot" as they pair up for mating season.
• White-tailed Deer bucks are shedding their antlers.
• Late in the month, as days lengthen, Tufted Titmice and cardinals begin to sing.
• 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!