June Nature Happenings

June is Perennial Garden Month & National Rivers Month

Hummingbirds are nesting; they may become scarce at your feeders until July.

Tiger Swallowtail and Monarch Butterflies emerge.

Bird migration is finished. Birds that are here now are summer residents that nest.

Young birds leave their nests; their parents are usually nearby. Do not disturb them.

As the month progresses, feeders can become busy with visiting parents and fledglings.

House Wrens are nesting.

First fireflies of the year.

Fawns continue to be born mid-May through mid-June.

Wood Duck and Mallard ducklings hatch and venture forth early in the month.

Canada Geese begin molting.

Young Woodchucks and raccoons emerge and venture out with their moms