This River Otter (female, I think) sat on the ice in front of our place yesterday afternoon (December 2) and this morning. She ate almost constantly and moved around from hole to hole. The first picture isn’t very clear but I included it because of what she was eating. I’m Read more…
Nature enthusiasts have much to look forward to in the coming months. Peterborough Examiner – December 22, 2023 – by Drew Monkman All you have to do is step outside this month to get a sense of how quickly global heating is accelerating. In fact, 2023 will have been Earth’s warmest year on Read more…
Some local road trips for the geographically-curious Peterborough Examiner – December 8, 2023 – by Drew Monkman My recent articles on the geology and landforms of the Kawarthas (Nov. 10) and on the formation of our rivers and lakes (Nov. 25) both garnered a large response. This has inspired me to propose several Read more…
70 or more species can be seen locally during the winter months Peterborough Examiner – December 1, 2023 – by Drew Monkman With winter almost upon us, we sometimes need a little extra motivation to bundle up and head outside. Looking for birds can provide both purpose and interest to any outing. Yes, Read more…