Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org

• Jan 18th: Mason Bee Class with Knox Cellars. 11am to Noon - Please RSVBEE if you would like to come - seating is limited - 360-797-7100

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

• 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 Canada 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!