Natural History Wanderings

from the Defenders of Wildlife Blog

The familiar buzz of early fall is quieting down in many parts of the country. But where do the butterflies, bees and other bugs go during the colder, darker months? Most crawl, fly or dig their way into tree holes, fallen leaves, log nooks or rock crevices. Others lay eggs and foster the next generation that will make their appearance when the ground thaws in spring. While these critters’ life cycles play out it is important to know what we can do to help ensure their species succeeds.

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