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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... early spring . As a general rule , the year - to - year variability of events decreases as the spring advances . For example , there is much more variability in the arrival dates of early spring birds as compared to those birds that ...
... early in the spring allowing for a quick start on the growing season . Biennials inhabit open , full - sun environments such as old fields and include the native Black - eyed Susan and Evening Primrose as well as common aliens such as ...
... early winter full moon rides higher in the sky than at any other season and passes nearly overhead at midnight . Coupled with the reflective quality of snow , moonlit winter nights shine with an unforgettable brilliance . It's a great ...
... early winter . The birds may be indifferent or even aggressive to each other during this time . By late winter , however , a reaffirmation of the pair bond begins . This is especially apparent in cardinals . Although the male and female ...
... early winter , Snow Buntings are quite 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 ...
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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 |