Nature Happenings

• Project FeederWatch continues, feederwatch.org
• Song Sparrows can be seen feeding on the ground.
• Barred Owl and Screech-Owl mating seasons.
• Bluebirds become more widespread and begin mating late in the month.
• Courtship activities start for the White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay and Downy Woodpecker.
• Wild Turkeys begin gobbling with males strutting and looking for mates.
• Western conifer seed bugs and ladybugs emerge and can appear in homes.
• Phoebes and Fox Sparrows begin to arrive.
• Inspect trees for Gypsy Moths on hardwood trees and remove any that you may find.
• March is a great month for watching waterfowl.
• Tree Swallows, female Red-winged Blackbirds and Grackles return.