Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org

• Rare gulls and terns can be found along the Great Lakes.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Prolonged freezes are really tough on wrens. Suet can be a lifesaver for them.

• Quadrantid Meteor Shower early in the month. See up to 60 falling meteors per hour!