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• September
  Nature Happenings

• Sept. 15: Full Moon, Sept. 29: New Moon
• Sept. 22: Autumn Equinox – almost equal amounts of day and night
• Raptors begin their southern migration. Visit Hawk Mountain, PA., a WBU Pathways to Nature site - you may see 'kettles' of 1,000 Broad-winged Hawks.
• Turtle eggs hatch; hatchlings head for the nearest water.
• Monarch Butterfly migration peaks mid-month.
• Bats are busy feeding, building fat for hibernation and migration.
• Blackbird (grackles, cowbirds and redwings) flocks can number in the thousands.
• Fall migration peaks for warblers and others.
• Bucks are polishing their antlers; look for buck rubs.
• Peak of Blue-winged Teal migration.
• Most hummingbirds depart by the end of month.
• Robins are in large flocks, feeding on crab apples.
• First juncos and White-throated Sparrows can appear by the end of this month.
• Ripe hickory nuts, walnuts and other “mast” may distract squirrels from your feeders.
• Goldenrod and Asters are in bloom.

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Visit the backyard birdfeeding specialists of Wild Birds Unlimited at our 2 Central New York locations for the best in products and advice for bird feeding and bird watching.

Each Wild Birds Unlimited store is locally owned and operated.

Relax and Enjoy Nature!

We say, "Let the squirrels entertain you!" How do squirrels entertain you? Don't just give them their ear corn. Make them work for it! Make them spin or bounce for their corn and you will be entertained!

We have many squirrel feeders, but for the best in bouncing entertainment, we recommend the Squngee. This elastic feeder will put your squirrels to the test as they try to leap and grasp for an ear of corn suspended above the ground. Watching them bounce up and down, just like a trapeze artist, for a single kernel of corn will make your family laugh out loud.

Now is the time to get your backyard bird sanctuary ready for spring! Make sure your feeders are all clean and disinfected, clean up any seed shells from the ground and repair any damaged parts or hardware.

It's also time to think about birds nesting. Check all your nest boxes and repair or replace those that have been ravaged by the elements!

Enjoy your backyard refuge!

Central New York Wild Birds Unlimited Store Owners