Continued from October 16th.
6. Fall is PEAK MIGRATION TIME for many species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly over to other areas as they seek more hospitable climates.
The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000 miles each way for its annual migration. That is like going across the United States about there and a half times.
7. Contrary to popular belief, SQUIRRELS who have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns and other foods do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, they spend the majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather.
When squirrels do come out during the winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall.
I have never seen more squirrels out collecting food as I have this fall. They are everywhere.
8. Several cultures have ancient TRADITIONS THAT COINCIDE WITH AUTUMN. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest.
--Cooter
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