Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Opossums begin breeding (peak is in February).
• Raccoons and squirrels begin their breeding seasons.
• January is a great month to watch wintering Bald Eagles.
• Cedar Waxwings can be seen traveling in large flocks.
• Lapland Longspurs and Horned Larks roam in flocks.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• Cardinals flocking; they're usually the first and last birds to be seen at feeders.
• Listen for Great Horned Owls' "hoot" as they pair up for mating season.
• During late January or early February, Great Horned Owls will be sitting on their eggs.
• Bald Eagles are visible along open water stretches of the Missouri River.
• White-tailed Deer bucks are shedding their antlers, marking the end of breeding season.
• Late in the month, as days lengthen, Tufted Titmice and cardinals begin to sing.
• Start planning your butterfly and bird gardens this month.
• 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!