Nature Happenings

  • Project FeederWatch continues, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw

  • Jan. 25: Average arrival date of Say’s Phoebe (M)

  • Many raptors over-winter in the area. Look for Golden and Bald Eagles and Rough-legged Hawks.

  • Great Horned Owls nest.

  • Winter Jasmine blooms.

  • Keep nectar feeders full during freezing weather for Anna’s Hummingbirds.

  • Many species of insect-eating birds, including Yellow-rumped Warblers, will frequent suet feeders.

  • Watch for Gray Jays and Clark's Nutcrackers in the mountains.

  • 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.

  • It's the peak time to look for winter raptors such as Golden and Bald Eagles, Rough-legged, Ferruginous, and Red-tailed Hawks, and Prairie Falcons, Merlins, and Kestrels.

  • 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!

                       

                                                                                      Yellow-rumped Warbler 

   

Gray Jay                                                                                                            Clark's Nutcracker

 Ferruginous Hawk

 Rough-legged Hawk