Quincy, Illinois

Jim & Mike Drew (& Stranger)

Jim & Mike Drew (& Stranger)

We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.

Quincy, Illinois

3502 Broadway
Quincy, IL 62301

Phone: (217) 224-7959
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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DeeDeeNature Happenings

 

 

  • Oct. 4: Full Moon, Oct. 18: New Moon
  • Oct. 13: Venus & Saturn next to each other in the early morning sky
  • Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower
  • Blue Jays bury acorns and other nuts to be eaten later. They have an excellent memory and know where most acorns are buried. As a result of uneaten, cached acorns, this species is responsible for "planting" some oak trees.
  • Cormorants, geese, ducks, cranes, etc. usually fly in a "V" formation. Supposedly, all but the lead bird gain lift from wing-tipped vortices produced by the lead bird.
  • This is the month to install and repair nest boxes for use next year.
  • Pine Siskin return early this month and in late September.
  • Autumn colors peak in the third week of October.
  • Waterfowl migration continues to build.
  • Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have departed by the 15th.
  • Most Wood Ducks migrate south this month.
  • White-tailed bucks go into rut.
  • Juncos and White-throated Sparrows become common at feeders.