Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• An increasing number of Bald Eagles can be seen on small lakes and rivers.
• Snowy Owls may visit barren corn and bean fields for winter feeding grounds.
• Watch at dusk for Short-eared Owls hunting marsh lands.
• There are frequent irruptions of Snowy Owls in Illinois during the winter months.
• Cardinals flocking; they're usually the first and last birds to be seen at feeders.
• Skunk Cabbage is the first flower of the year to bloom.
• During late January or early February, Great Horned Owls will be sitting on their eggs.
• Late in the month, as days lengthen, Tufted Titmice and cardinals begin to sing.
• Start planning your butterfly and bird gardens this month.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• 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!