Crows are very sneaky about the location of their nests. But with so many crows raising families around our homes and neighborhoods, crows nests are actually very common. So how can you find them? This video has everything you need to find crow nests: As shown above, there are 3 main methods you can use to find a crow nest in early spring: Let's look at these more … [Read more...] about How To Find Crow Nests:
Learn Animal Tracking
This page is all about animal tracking. The ability to track animals is a really fun skill to develop that teaches us to pay close attention to nature.
Identifying Raccoon Tracks In Snow: Winter Trail Behavior
This winter I did a bunch of raccoon tracking in snow and it was really informative to study their trails. One thing I love about raccoon tracks in snow is that you can follow them long distances and connect the dots of their behavior to the different ecologies of your landscape. It's extremely common to see raccoon tracks during winter anytime the weather isn't in a deep freeze. So today … [Read more...] about Identifying Raccoon Tracks In Snow: Winter Trail Behavior
Identifying Squirrel Tracks In Snow: VS Rabbit & Mouse Tracks
Have you ever been out in the snow and wondered whether the tracks you're seeing are made by squirrels or some other animal? Squirrel tracks are some of the most commonly found tracks in the winter woods. They're also quite easy to identify in snow when you know what to look for. So let's cover everything you'll need to identify squirrel tracks in snow. Squirrels bound along their … [Read more...] about Identifying Squirrel Tracks In Snow: VS Rabbit & Mouse Tracks
Crow Habits & Behaviors (And What They Mean…)
Have you ever seen a crow doing something strange and wondered what it means? I’ve been studying crows for a long time and today I’d like to cover some of most common and revealing crow behaviors you’re likely to see in the field. Crow behavior helps us understand crows through careful observation of their body language, vocalizations & actions. We’ll start with the most common … [Read more...] about Crow Habits & Behaviors (And What They Mean…)
What Do Squirrels Eat? Squirrel Diets In All 4 Seasons
I’ve watched squirrels eat a huge diversity of foods from mushrooms to insects, tree buds, bird eggs & even small mammals. But there’s one major category of food that squirrels value above all else (and it’s a big part of why squirrels are so successful at surviving harsh winters). So what is this critically important squirrel food? Almost all food eaten by squirrels is seeds and … [Read more...] about What Do Squirrels Eat? Squirrel Diets In All 4 Seasons
Beginner’s Guide To Groundhogs: Habitat, Diet, Behavior & More
I used to have a female groundhog living under my shed, which provided amazing opportunities to watch an active den and study groundhog behavior up close. Groundhogs are extremely common in many parts of north america, so let's explore some key facts to help interpret their activity in the likely event that you encounter one. Watch this video with some fantastic clips I got of the mother … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide To Groundhogs: Habitat, Diet, Behavior & More
Red Squirrel vs Grey Squirrel: 8 Key Differences Explained
Red squirrels and grey squirrels share a lot of overlapping territory throughout their range, which often leads to confusion when telling them apart. But contrary to their names, relying on color alone to tell red squirrels vs grey squirrels can be very misleading. Did you know grey squirrels aren't always grey? In fact size is often the biggest clue, with additional key differences in … [Read more...] about Red Squirrel vs Grey Squirrel: 8 Key Differences Explained
Quick Guide To Mast Trees: Magic of Bumper Crops, 7 Examples & Implications For Wildlife
As the growing season comes to a close every autumn, something magical happens in the forest which has massive implications for the lives of billions of creatures. They’re called mast trees! And today I’m going to share a quick introduction with all the basics you need to know to identify mast trees and reap the benefits of their harvest. So what are mast trees? A mast tree is any tree … [Read more...] about Quick Guide To Mast Trees: Magic of Bumper Crops, 7 Examples & Implications For Wildlife
How Do Foxes Hunt Their Prey? (Technique, diet & where to see them in action!)
One thing I love about foxes is they’re just so easy to observe on the hunt. Foxes hunt in a relatively small area compared to larger-sized predators which means you don’t have to search as far to find them, and their populations can be quite high within a relatively defined area. When you understand their hunting strategy, it’s like a roadmap to having some pretty amazing moments watching … [Read more...] about How Do Foxes Hunt Their Prey? (Technique, diet & where to see them in action!)
When Do Squirrels Mate & Have Babies? (mating calendar + 3 behaviors to look for)
One of the secrets to really understanding squirrel behavior is knowing when they have babies in your local forests. Squirrel mating behaviors are a frequently misunderstood topic in the life of squirrels because their breeding habits have such incredible diversity that all depends on each individual squirrel. As a general rule most Gray and Fox squirrels have their babies during September … [Read more...] about When Do Squirrels Mate & Have Babies? (mating calendar + 3 behaviors to look for)