insects
Brook Trout
Make sure to enter Don’s “Name these fish” contest (see details in this article). Deadline: November 30th!
Spiders: Intricate Weavers
On cool September mornings, dew reveals the intricate weavings of spiders.
Monarchs: Children of the Sun
Monarchs are children of the sun. The boldness of Sol this summer has energized their life cycle.
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.
Bumblebees
At this time of year when we celebrate Canada Day, Don Scallen celebrates the hardy bumblebee, the “true Canadian” of the insect world.
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!



