Nature Happenings

• Eastern Hognose Snakes begin hibernating.
• This is the month to clean, install and repair nest boxes for use next year.
• Waterfowl migration continues to build.
• Sandhill Cranes return, but migration is more gradual than in spring, and flocks are not as big.
• Peak fall colors can be seen in the first and second week in Omaha, but later in south.
• Most Wood Ducks migrate south this month. A few stay to over winter.
• White-tailed Deer bucks go into rut.
• Juncos and White-throated Sparrows become common at feeders.
• Woodchucks are feeding profusely in preparation for hibernation.
• Beavers are very active in the evenings while caching a winter supply of food.
• Orionids meteor shower is late-October.