Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw
• Christmas Bird Count is this month, birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count

• Watch for Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks feeding on birds in your backyard.
• Hibernating mammals have disappeared by now.
• Chipmunks, skunks, opossums and raccoons may still be active.
• Keep water open for the birds with a bird bath and heater.
• Great Horned Owls are pairing up this month – listen for their "who" calls.
• 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 - December 14th.  

• New Moon - December 12th
• Full Moon - December 27th

• Winter Solstice - December 21st the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.  It's the shortest day of the year and the beginning of winter.