Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues
• Dec. 13: New Moon; Dec. 29: Full Moon
• Dec. 13-14: Geminids Meteor Shower peaks
• Dec. 14: Christmas Bird Counts begin
• Dec. 21: Winter Solstice - the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. It's the shortest day of the year and the beginning of winter.
• Sharp-shinned & Cooper's Hawks hunt at bird feeders
• Many raptors overwinter in our state. Look for Rough-legged Hawks and Golden and Bald Eagles.
• The rainy season has begun. Protect your seed and feeders with weather domes and Feeder Fresh.
• Keep an open source of water for the birds with a bird bath and heater.
• Largest congregation of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states can be viewed along the upper Skagit River through January feeding on spawned-out salmon.
• Decorate a tree for the birds. Pick a tree in the yard and decorate with edible ornaments for your feathered friends.