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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... White - tailed Deer and Cerulean Warbler are more characteristic of southern Ontario . Seasonal Occurrences of Natural Events of Special Interest Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 BBB BBB BBG GF FF GGB BBB 2 GGG GBB BBB ...
... White - breasted Nuthatch works its way down a tree trunk while a Downy Woodpecker taps softly at the rough bark . In the distance , White - tailed Deer browse quietly on basswood saplings , their grey winter hair matching the dim ...
... White- tailed Deer lose their antlers . Deer " yard up " in northern parts of our area . Black Bears give birth to two cubs . Amphibians and reptiles are in hibernation . Occasionally you will see a mink , otter or duck surface with a ...
... White - tailed Deer shed their antlers . This shows that the antler's role as a tool of defence is minimal , since predators such as wolves pose the greatest threat during the winter months , well after the antlers have fallen . By ...
... White - tailed Deer but helps Snowshoe Hares to more easily reach the buds of saplings . Both plants and animals show amazing adaptations to life in a snow - covered environment . Some of these adaptations are primarily anatomical while ...
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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 |