October Nature Happenings
• Oct. 4: Full Moon, Oct. 18: New Moon
• Oct. 13: Venus & Saturn next to each other in the early morning sky
• Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower
• October is the best month to start watching for rare northern ducks and loons on the Front Range.
• The Common Grackle can be a nemesis at many local birdfeeders. Gathering in ever-growing flocks, these birds prepare to migrate south to bother the nice folks in Texas.
• All members of the dove family favor ground feeders with millet and safflower.
• The first storms of winter usher in winter migrants which often seek shelter in the cover of backyards.
• Many members of the sparrow family (Chipping, White-crowned, Brewer's, Song, and Lincoln's) join the ubiquitous House Sparrow at ground feeders.
• Sparrows can be seen scratching for fallen seeds in fading gardens.
• Leave spent perennials standing to provide cover and much needed food for our winter visitors.
• Oct. 4: Full Moon, Oct. 18: New Moon
• Oct. 13: Venus & Saturn next to each other in the early morning sky
• Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower
• October is the best month to start watching for rare northern ducks and loons on the Front Range.
• The Common Grackle can be a nemesis at many local birdfeeders. Gathering in ever-growing flocks, these birds prepare to migrate south to bother the nice folks in Texas.
• All members of the dove family favor ground feeders with millet and safflower.
• The first storms of winter usher in winter migrants which often seek shelter in the cover of backyards.
• Many members of the sparrow family (Chipping, White-crowned, Brewer's, Song, and Lincoln's) join the ubiquitous House Sparrow at ground feeders.
• Sparrows can be seen scratching for fallen seeds in fading gardens.
• Leave spent perennials standing to provide cover and much needed food for our winter visitors.
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