Nature Happenings

• Project Feeder Watch continues, feederwatch.org
• Audubon's Christmas Bird Count is this month
• Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks patrol bird feeders for a potential meal.
• Bald Eagles gather at open water on big rivers below dams and power plants.
• Great Horned Owls are pairing up this month ñ listen for their "who" calls.
• This is a great time to teach chickadees and titmice to feed from your hand.
• Keep water open for the birds with a bird bath and heater.
• Decorate a tree for the birds. Pick a tree in the yard and decorate with edible ornaments for your feathered friends.
• Geminid Meteor Shower is mid-month.