Nature Happenings

• Project Feeder Watch starts and extends until April, www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw

• Gather Puffballs (edible mushrooms) that grow this time of year.

• River otters are returning to their native range.

• Leaves have fallen. Be sure to look for hornet nests (safe after the first hard freeze). Nests are not re-used.

• Peak of southward waterfowl migration.

• Feeders get busier as the month progresses.

• Eagle migration increases.

• Peak of deer breeding season; use caution while driving.

• Open water is important if there's an early freeze. Put out heated bird baths for a winter water source.

• Leonid meteor shower is mid-month.