Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• See Bald Eagles congregate along the Mississippi River now through February.
• White-tailed Deer bucks are shedding their antlers.
• Listen for Great Horned Owls' "hoot" as they pair up for mating season.
• Great Horned Owls are building and/or refurbishing their nests. They will begin sitting on their eggs in late January or early February.
• Late in the month, as days lengthen, Tufted Titmice and cardinals begin to sing.
• Look for Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers at suet feeders and in trees.
• 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!