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 further south.

• Most Wood Ducks migrate south this month. A few stay to overwinter.

• 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.