Nature Happenings

• Great Backyard Bird Count, mid-month, birdcount.org
• February is National Bird Feeding Month
• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Unfrozen, fresh water ensures survival; keep heated bird baths plugged in.
• Northern Flickers (Red-shafted), our largest woodpecker, begin drilling holes for spring nesting.
• Put up a "flicker" specific nest box to provide a much-needed nesting habitat and to deter them from entering your attic.
• Bluebirds are searching for nesting cavities or nest boxes. Insects and berries can be scarce; offer mealworms, dried fruit, sunflower chips and more.
• House Sparrows and House Finches begin early nesting activity.