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July 2022

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Counting butterflies: a Kawartha’s summer tradition

Local butterfly count tallies 53 species but number of individuals is low Peterborough Examiner  – July 30, 2022 – by Drew Monkman Viceroy, pearly-eye, white admiral, hobomok, and American lady. No, this is not a list of famous race horses but rather the names of five of the 105 species of butterflies that Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsJuly 29, 2022 ago
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Big History is the story of everything

A tale to share with children of how the Universe and all living things came to be Peterborough Examiner  – July 15, 2022 – by Drew Monkman Every culture has its own origin story. They are often elaborate narratives that help explain the mysteries of our existence. “Big History”, however, is an origin Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsJuly 15, 2022 ago
Columns

Pour yourself a cup of bird-friendly coffee

It preserves critical migratory bird habitat and supports farmers Peterborough Examiner  – July 6, 2022 – by Drew Monkman             When you enjoy your morning coffee, what comes to mind? Maybe the aroma, taste, warmth, and the pep-up it gives? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could also feel satisfaction that your choice Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsJuly 8, 2022 ago
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July sightings of note

I see a Jinny Clark in 2014 commented about squirrels licking her rocks but they took them.As far as I know my squirrel(s) are not taking the rocks but they move them all over the patio and yard. The white decorative rocks are located right outside a large 3 window Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsJuly 6, 2022 ago
Columns

Some (mostly) encouraging nature news

End of spongy moth invasion in sight but global heating continues unabated Peterborough Examiner  – July 2, 2022 – by Drew Monkman From land protection initiatives to a wonderful new book, there’s lots of good things happening on the local conservation front. The end of the spongy moth invasion might even be in Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsJuly 2, 2022 ago
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