* Our resident javelinas are a regular sight.  

* Winter temperatures have been mild.

* Bird activity has slowed down a bit.

* Young coyotes are a common sight at the water features.

* Lawrence's goldfinches are visiting the feeders.

 * January 14, 11:00am  - Avian Acoustics presented by Gordan Miller- Portal rescue classroom

January 2026  

* Cooler temperatures as we enter the winter season. 

* Below average rainfall as drought conditions continue.

 January 3 & 4 - Quadrantid Meteor Shower - Average of 25 meteors every hour but viewing will be hampered by full moon.

April 22 & 23 - Lyrids Meteor Shower.  The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. 

August 11 - 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak.  The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 11 and the morning of August 13. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. 

October 21 & 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.  

November 17 & 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is an average shower, producing up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. 

December 13 & 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers. It is considered by many to be the best shower producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak. 

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