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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... sometimes show up at feeders . □ Bald Eagles can often be seen at Young's Point , in the vicinity of Petroglyphs Provincial Park and at the dumps at Kasshabog Lake , Haultain and Apsley . Be sure to arrive early before the dumps open ...
... sometimes emerge from hibernation and take " cleansing flights " to get rid of bodily wastes . □ Coyotes continue to be quite vocal during the winter months . Howling is most pronounced before the hunt and serves to gather the pack ...
... sometimes on their eggs by month's end . Bird song begins once again with cardinals and chickadees leading the chorus . Male skunks emerge from their dens to find a mate . Their tell - tale scent is one of the first " datable " events ...
... sometimes leave their breeding territory during the winter and may even turn up in city parks and woodlots . □ Male Common Goldeneyes intensify their courtship behaviour , bobbing their heads and whistling loudly . Early February ...
... sometimes fly in and land close by . Some Barred Owls leave their territory during the winter , seemingly to search for food . They are sometimes seen in parks and other wooded areas within towns and cities . There are often winter ...
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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 |