I’ve noticed a common block that shows up for pretty much everyone who studies bird language is a lack of practical knowledge about bird alarm shapes. Alarm shapes are a fascinating topic because they give you instantly useful information about animals sneaking in the bushes and hiding spots around a forest. So if you’re new to the study of bird language, you might be wondering - what is a bird … [Read more...] about What Can Bird Alarm Shapes Tell You? (Plus Practice Tips)
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What Is Nature Connection? And Why It Definitely Matters…
Have you noticed that nature connection programs are becoming a lot more common lately? There’s forest schools, nature kindergartens & weekend programs for teens… even adult immersion programs where you spend a year in the woods practicing animal tracking, survival skills & mentoring techniques - all in the name of getting connected with nature. So as these programs become more and more … [Read more...] about What Is Nature Connection? And Why It Definitely Matters…
How To Read Wind Speed & Direction
When I was first getting serious about developing my outdoor skills, I became fascinated with how to observe wind in the physical environment. The ability to identify wind patterns is extremely practical for sailing & weather prediction, as well as anyone who just wants to feel more in tune with their environment (wildlife trackers, birders, naturalists, hunters, etc). So today, let’s … [Read more...] about How To Read Wind Speed & Direction
Where To Find Animal Tracks: 7 Practical Tips & Tricks
When I was first learning to track animals, often the biggest challenge was knowing where to find real tracks to practice with. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot of great strategies, and even developed some unique approaches of my own that help me find really cool tracking spots whenever I visit new locations. The best places to find animal tracks are any environment with lots of mud or sand… … [Read more...] about Where To Find Animal Tracks: 7 Practical Tips & Tricks
Crow Territorial Behavior: Why do crows fight each other?
Since crows are such common and obvious birds, it can be surprisingly easy to gain insight about their lives just by watching for simple, repetitive behaviors. One of the most informative behaviors to explore is how they choose and maintain their territories. So how does crow territorial behavior work? The most obvious sign of territorial behavior from crows is when they defend their nest … [Read more...] about Crow Territorial Behavior: Why do crows fight each other?
Nature Awareness Journey: How The Forest Can Change Your Life
Humans beings are custom-designed for nature awareness. Before there were computers, smart phones and televisions, most of our time was spent outside in the fresh air, tuning in with birds, plants, trees, and all the stories of nature. Our lives were entirely consumed by looking at... listening to... and talking about things in nature. This deep level of knowledge & understanding about … [Read more...] about Nature Awareness Journey: How The Forest Can Change Your Life
Living A Wild Lifestyle In Modern Times
Modern humans are like domesticated animals. We no longer live in our traditional wild lifestyle as hunters & gatherers. People today are biologically almost 100% identical to our prehistoric ancestors, but our lifestyle has completely changed. Have you ever thought about what this means for our society today? Some researchers have suggested that around 70,000 BC there may have been as few as … [Read more...] about Living A Wild Lifestyle In Modern Times
Plant Identification Cheat Sheet
Plant identification... what plant is that? Have you ever tried to master this skill? Plants are truly one of the most important knowledge skills when it comes to being in nature. But it also tends to be one of the most common challenges that prevents aspiring naturalists from creating truly satisfying relationships with the outdoors. Perhaps you can relate to the following sentiment: All these … [Read more...] about Plant Identification Cheat Sheet
15 Ways Nature Gets You High (Without Drugs)
Everyone loves to feel good, right? But very often the ways of seeking pleasure & daily relief have nasty side effects that just aren’t conducive to long term mental & physical health. Nature on the other hand, has many qualities that will naturally enable you to experience an all-natural high that can really knock your socks off (in a good way). And without suffering the negative … [Read more...] about 15 Ways Nature Gets You High (Without Drugs)
10 Amazing Animal Behaviors To Look For Outside (Examples & tips for observation)
One of the most exciting things about nature is watching live animal behavior. It’s getting to see with your own eyes, the life and death struggles of wild animals. The most common examples of animal behavior include feeding, territorial behavior, courtship, nesting, breeding activity, hunting & predator evasion. And the best thing is that pretty much anyone can observe these behaviors … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Animal Behaviors To Look For Outside (Examples & tips for observation)