A BIRD CALENDAR 



WINTER 



Winter conditions begin with November and last till March. 

 The winter visitors from the North may arrive from early Novem- 

 ber and on. Watch for them among evergreens, in sheltered 

 swamps, in pastures, or on open land where weeds have gone to 

 seed. These birds can sometimes be approached and photo- 

 graphed with a long-focus reflecting camera. 



In woods, or along their edge. Northern hawks or owls may be 

 found, as well as those species which are resident. Flights of 

 the Snowy Owl are most apt to occur, if at all, in early December, 

 particularly along the coast. 



Before the snow gets too deep, explore heavily timbered tracts 

 to look up old nests of hawks and owls, which are likely to be 

 occupied again. This will save time when the busier season 

 comes. Look up new timber tracts. These woodland explora- 

 tions in cold weather are fine, exhilarating exercise, especially if 

 in hilly country. The wintry woods are interesting. 



Put out food for birds around home. Hang up suet for 

 woodpeckers, nuthatches and the Chickadee. Put trays of seed 

 under some improvised shelter for Juncos, Tree Sparrows, etc. 

 If there are quail in the vicinity, put out grain for them, sheltered 

 so that the snow will not bury it. A large pile of hayseed is good, 

 which can be readily dug out and turned over after each snowfall. 

 By setting a camera focused on these baits, with thread attached 

 to shutter, many a fine photograph may be secured. 



From the latter part of January and through February locate 

 by the hootings of the large owls the part of the woods which they 

 frequent, for there they will probably nest. 



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