Nature's Year in the Kawarthas: A Guide to the Unfolding SeasonsDundurn, 4. nov. 2002 - 338 sider Nature's Year in the Kawarthas is an almanac of key events occurring in the natural world over the course of a year in the Kawartha Lakes district -- and in cottage country in general. Covering all areas of our flora and fauna as well as weather and the night sky, the book is a month-by-month chronicle of the mileposts of the passing seasons. From the raucous Spring Peeper chorus of April ... through the sweet scent of milkweed blossoms in July ... and the early-morning mists of September ... to the arrival of the first eagles in December -- all are noted for your interest. Whenever you head out on your next walk or look up at the stars, Nature's Year will be your informative guide. For each month, an introductory essay captures the spirit of the season, while an "at a glance" summary lists the key natural events occurring. Each category in the natural world -- from birds to the night sky -- is then covered in more detail. Finely detailed drawings complement the text. Author Drew Monkman is a teacher in Peterborough, Ontario. An avid naturalist in the Kawartha Lakes area, he is past president of the Peterborough Field Naturalists. |
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... Brown Trout and Lake Trout . The Splake and Rainbow Trout season is open all year except for December 24 . Ice Fishing Although many fish species are essentially dormant during JANUARY — SILENCE AND SURVIVAL 9 Fishes.
... brown stripes on the back . They will quickly start to move around if held in the warmth of your hand . Cattail moth larvae are a popular winter food of Black - capped Chickadees and Downy Woodpeckers . The adult moths emerge in early ...
... brown rings about two centimetres long that encircle the twigs . They have a varnished appearance and are only slightly larger in circumference than the twig itself . These rings contain the eggs of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar which ...
... Brown Creepers , Black - capped Chickadees , Mourning Doves , European Starlings , Northern Cardinals , House Finches and Purple Finches are some of the birds singing by mid - month . Mild , sunny mornings are the best time to hear all ...
... brown , but by spring their plumage has worn to mostly black and white . In all plumages , their large white wing patches , distinctive call and unique flight behaviour immediately identify them . Snow Buntings are amazing to watch in ...
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4 AprilFrog Song and Sky Dancers | 65 |
5 MayThe Promise of Spring Fulfilled | 95 |
6 JuneEndless Days and the Urgency of Life | 125 |
7 JulySummer At its Height | 159 |
8 AugustSummer Becoming Fall | 181 |
11 NovemberA Hush upon the Land | 257 |
12 DecemberThe Sun Stands Still | 281 |
Where to Go? | 299 |
Additional Resources | 308 |
Notes | 311 |
Selected Bibliography | 313 |
Index | 316 |
About the Author | 336 |
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Nature's Year in the Kawarthas: A Guide to the Unfolding Seasons Drew Monkman Begrenset visning - 2002 |
Nature's Year in the Kawarthas: A Guide to the Unfolding Seasons Drew Monkman Begrenset visning - 2002 |
Nature's Year in the Kawarthas: A Guide to the Unfolding Seasons Drew Monkman Begrenset visning - 2002 |