Nature Happenings

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

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

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• Say's Phoebe

 

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

• 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.

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• Golden Eagle
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• Bald Eagle
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• Rough Legged Hawk

 

• Great Horned Owls nest.

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• Great Horned Owl

 

• Winter Jasmine blooms.

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

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• Anna's Hummingbird

 

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

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• Yellow Rumped Warbler

 

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

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• Gray Jay
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• Clark's Nutcracker

 

• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.

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• 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!