Nature Happenings

• Eastern Hognose Snakes begin hibernating.

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• This is the month to clean, install and repair nest boxes for use next year.

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• Waterfowl migration continues to build.

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• Peak fall colors begin.

• Most Wood Ducks migrate south this month. A few stay to over winter.

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• White-tailed Deer bucks go into rut.

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• Juncos and White-throated Sparrows become common at feeders.

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• Junco
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• White-Throated Sparrow

 

• Woodchucks are feeding profusely in preparation for hibernation.

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• Beavers are very active in the evenings while caching a winter supply of food.

• Orionids meteor shower is late-October.