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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... constellations are visible each month . Like a celestial clock , events such as these tick off the time of the season . They also help us to become more aware of the continuity of seasonal progression . To a large extent , “ seeing " is ...
... constellations and stars ( shown in italics ) visible ( Jan.15 , 8:00 p.m. EST ) - Northwest : Northeast : Southeast ... constellations ; Pleiades at zenith □ The night sky changes over the course of the four seasons . Each season has ...
... constellations come and go in much the same way as the hummingbirds fly south in the fall and the trilliums bloom in the spring . Exactly where in the sky you will see a given constellation , however , depends not only on the time of ...
... constellation . The other well - known circumpolar constellation is Cassiopeia . Its five bright stars form an easy - to - remember " M " or " W " shape . To find Cassiopeia , imagine a line that starts where the Big Dipper's handle ...
... constellation of spring , holds sway over the early morning sky as we head for work . Its promise of spring somehow makes the cold and darkness easier to endure . Orion , the Constellation of Winter No other constellation is FEBRUARY ...
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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 |