overwinterer

Cold months stayer

An overwinterer is a person or organism that spends the winter in a particular place, especially one that remains through harsh conditions rather than migrating or leaving.

Scientists at Antarctic research stations are overwinterers, as are birds that don't fly south: The chickadees are hardy overwinterers.

Some insects overwinter as eggs or larvae.

hibernation

dormancy

Suspended biological activity

denningRetiring to lair
estivationWarm-season torpor state
lethargyAbnormal drowsiness and apathy

deep sleep · burrow · cave · fat stores · bear · groundhog · bat · chipmunk · hedgehog · marmot

adaptation

torpor

Inactive, sluggish state

thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
fat reservesStored adipose tissue
down feathersFluffy bird insulation

insulation · burrowing · energy conservation · sheltering · acclimatization · nesting habits · resource management · camouflage · supercooling · huddling

resilience

fortitude

Enduring courage under pain

perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
staminaCapacity for sustained effort

hardiness · determination · grit · toughness · steadfastness · patience · robustness · mettle · backbone · staying power

survival

provisions

Stockpiled food and supplies

shelterProtected place or structure
stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
firewoodCut logs for burning

warmth · blanket · layers · clothing · stove · forage · freeze · frostbite · extremes · rations

Opposites

seasonal movement strategy

overwinterermigrant

One who relocates

migratory species · migrator · snowbird · transient · nomad

temporal presence

overwintererspring arrival

Start of warmer season

duration of presence in harsh conditions

overwinterervagrant

Homeless itinerant person

Family

overwinter, overwintered, overwintering

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