Ames, Iowa

DeeDeeNature Happenings

 

 

  • Dec. 1 – 31: Project FeederWatch continues
  • Dec. 5 & 6: Holiday Open House at WBU Ames
  • Dec. 2 & 31: Full Moon, Dec. 16: New Moon
  • Dec 13, 3:30-5: Treats for the Birds Workshop at WBU Ames
  • Dec. 13-14: Geminid Meteor Shower
  • Dec. 14: Christmas Bird Counts begin. Ames 12/19, Saylorville 12/20
  • Dec. 21: Winter Solstice - the sun is at its lowest point in the sky. It's the shortest day of the year and the beginning of winter.
  • Bobcat mating season.
  • Bald Eagles gather at open water.
  • Chipmunks hole up for the winter.
  • Great Horned Owls are pairing up this month – listen for their calls.
  • This is a great time to teach chickadees and titmice to feed from your hand.
  • Watch for late waterfowl migrants.
  • Keep water open for the birds for drinking and bathing.
  • Red-breasted Nuthatches, Pine Siskins, Common Redpolls and Crossbills may visit feeders now through March.
  • Decorate a tree for the birds with edible ornaments.