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. |
Inni boken
Resultat 1-5 av 49
... are only passing through on their way to more northern and / or western breeding grounds . A typical example is the Hooded Merganser . How to Use This Book In order to best meet XX NATURE'S YEAR IN THE KAWARTHAS Legend for Terms and ...
... ground . Hemlock boughs scattered on the ground are often a sign of porcupine activity . The tips of the boughs are cut off on a 45 - degree angle in typical rodent fashion . The cuts are rough and show incisor teeth marks across the ...
... ground underneath the trees . White Spruce cones retain large quantities of ripe seed over the winter . This makes the White Spruce a favourite food source of winter finches such as crossbills . Winter trees and shrubs present a ...
... ground parts of many perennials die in the fall , the plant continues to survive below the ground , usually as a root , rhizome or tuber . Perennials often have a prominent tap root or a dense , fibrous root system . A rhizome is a root ...
... ground , it protects certain species while making life much more challenging for others . Deep snow makes walking and feeding difficult for White - tailed Deer but helps Snowshoe Hares to more easily reach the buds of saplings . Both ...
Innhold
1 | |
23 | |
43 | |
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 |
Andre utgaver - Vis alle
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 |