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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... Major and Canis Minor - rule the January sky . The Big Dipper is upright , low in the northeast . Watch for the Northern Lights . They are most impressive in winter . NATURE'S YEAR IN THE KAWARTHAS January Highlights All Month Long In ...
... 7:48 a.m. 4:54 p.m. 5:26 p.m. Jan. 20 7:11 a.m. 7:43 a.m. 5:06 p.m. 5:38 p.m. Feb. 1 7:01 a.m. 7:32 a.m. 5:22 p.m. 5:53 p.m. The Night Sky January Highlights All Month Long □ Major 18 NATURE'S YEAR IN THE KAWARTHAS.
... Major constellations and stars ( shown in italics ) visible ( Jan.15 , 8:00 p.m. EST ) - Northwest : Northeast : Southeast : Southwest : Cassiopeia and Pleiades high in sky ; Andromeda ( with M31 galaxy ) just above , Great Square of ...
... Major and its asterism , the Big Dipper . Ursa Major , Ursa Minor ( Little Dipper ) and Cassiopeia are known as circumpolar constellations because they appear to rotate around the North Star ( Polaris ) which is located almost exactly ...
... extends through Polaris and continues the same distance to Cassiopeia . The north sky . Cassiopeia Polaris Ursa Minor Ursa Major K.CALDWELL 102 Northern Cardinal in song . CHAPTER 2 February Gateway to JANUARY - SILENCE AND SURVIVAL 21.
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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 |