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Brrr…January! As this Canadian cold air mass sinks in on top of us, we’re busy prepping for the coming year. January is typically our coldest month and the wildlife around the lake are not much different than us when it comes to this cold. They seek shelter and food to ride it out. Rock outcrops, tree cavities, dens, burrows and even fallen logs provide shelter from the wind, cold and rain. Mosses, leaves and grasses provide insulation and comfort in nests. Berries from hollies and dogwoods; hickory & pine nuts and oak acorns offer much needed fat. The diversity of the Jocassee Gorges meets their every need! Most of these animals reduce their physical activity by about half in order to conserve energy. Black bear babies are born in January and February; eagles are laying their eggs now. There’s a lot happening, even if it doesn’t seem like it. Stay tuned and stay warm. ~Sheryl White, JLT guide