Seasonal Sightings

• Here are some things in Vancouver to look out for at this time of the year, care of the Wild Birds Unlimited web site, but keep a safe distance from those mating beavers!
• Project FeederWatch continues, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw
• Watch for Bald Eagles along the rivers.
• Beaver mating season.
• Rather than search for worms in the frozen soil, large winter flocks of robins will visit fruit trees for food.
• Cedar Waxwings will visit yards in search of fruit, often staying for hours before moving on.
• Juncos will hunt for fallen seed, often before dawn.
• The smaller the bird, the earlier it hunts for food in the winter darkness.
• Listen for Great Horned Owls' "hoot" as they pair up for mating season.
• Now through late March is a difficult time for birds; providing food and an open source of water is important.
• Winter is a great time to look for birds' nests. Admire the craftsmanship, but leave the nest in place.
• 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!