Steadily, the birds, squirrels, lizards and other diurnal animals prepare themselves for the approaching night, and observed activity slowly, if temporarily, winds down.
(the birds, squirrels, lizards and other diurnal animals; prepare; themselves; for the approaching night; L:Steadily)
the birds, squirrels, lizards and other diurnal animals
prepare
themselves for the approaching night L:Steadily