Nature Happenings

• Project Feeder Watch starts and extends until April, feederwatch.org

• River otters are returning to their native range.

• Leaves have fallen. Be sure to look for hornet nests (safe after the first hard freeze). Nests are not re-used.

• Peak of southward waterfowl migration.

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• Feeders get busier as the month progresses.

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• Eagle migration increases.

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• Peak of deer breeding season; use caution while driving.

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• Open water is important if there's an early freeze. Put out heated bird baths for a winter water source.

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• Leonid meteor shower is mid-month.

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