January 2016
January 3
From a dark location, after midnight, observe the Quadrantids meteor shower—now at its peak with up to 40 shooting stars per hour.
January 5
In graceful contrast with the white snow, golden curled beech leaves still cling to branches. This deciduous tree does not shed its leaves until well into the winter season.
January 12
Springtails, also known as snow fleas, look like peppery specks on the white snow-covered ground. On warming days watch for them springing from here to there at the bases of trees and among the leaf litter.
January 17
Fragrant green-gray waxy bayberries persist in clusters on scrubby branches. Year-round yellow-rumped warblers, red-bellied woodpeckers, and black-capped chickadees favor the berries and thrive on their high fat content.
January 24
Full moon. The Wolf Moon (Native American).
January 30
Breeding season for great horned owls begins about this time. Juniper, beech, and pine are all favored trees for nests. Pairs may roost together near their chosen site before the female lays eggs, which hatch in just over a month.Excerpt taken from Mass Audubon's Outdoor Almanac.
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