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Brook Trout

Make sure to enter Don’s “Name these fish” contest (see details in this article). Deadline: November 30th!

Nov 3, 2010

Vultures

Despite their “refined” eating habits, vultures have traits that endear us.

Oct 11, 2010

Spiders: Intricate Weavers

On cool September mornings, dew reveals the intricate weavings of spiders.

Sep 20, 2010

Monarchs: Children of the Sun

Monarchs are children of the sun. The boldness of Sol this summer has energized their life cycle.

Aug 30, 2010

Underwing Moths

Nighttime flyers with a sweet tooth! (ironic considering they have no teeth at all!). If you plan to host a dinner party for them, a mélange of sugary foods and alcohol is called for.

Aug 9, 2010

Bumblebees

At this time of year when we celebrate Canada Day, Don Scallen celebrates the hardy bumblebee, the “true Canadian” of the insect world.

Jul 5, 2010

Flight of the Bumblebee (and other pollinators)

In “Flight of the Bumblebee” Don Scallen says we owe a debt of gratitude to pollinating insects for keeping food on the tables of the human race!

Jun 15, 2010