Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• In early January, the first brood of immature Anna's Hummingbirds will begin to show up at nectar feeders.
• Acacia and eucalyptus trees bloom this month.
• Coyote mating begins, and pups are born in March or April.
• Black Bear cubs are born beginning in late January.
• About 20% of our average annual rainfall occurs this month.
• Peak month for California Gray Whale migration.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• During late January or early February, Great Horned Owls will be sitting on their eggs.
• Raccoons and squirrels begin their breeding seasons.
• Fox Squirrels' young are being born.
• Late in the month, as days lengthen, Oak Titmice and Chestnut-backed Chickadees begin to sing.
• 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!