If you've read any of the other writings I've put on this website then you may have guessed that I’m very passionate about bird language and I love sharing this skill with people. One of the things I really want to bestow on my readers is that bird language is one of the coolest skills that human beings can develop. On this page I’m going to offer some motivation and share 4 of my favorite … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why YOU Should Learn Bird Language
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Squirrels and Bird Language: Detecting Alarms and Calls
Squirrel calls have a lot to teach us as bird language observers. Even though squirrels aren't birds they still have a wide array of vocalizations that can help us understand about the impact of predators & other animals in the landscape such as deer. One of the challenges that comes up with interpreting squirrel alarms is knowing whether their agitated calls are being made for … [Read more...] about Squirrels and Bird Language: Detecting Alarms and Calls
How to Make a Crow Call
(and advanced applications of crow vocal reproduction) American crow vocalizations can be some of the easiest of all bird sounds to produce, but I’ve recently discovered that there are actually people out there who don’t know how to make a crow call. So I’ve created this page to clear up this tragic issue and inspire people with all the knowledge you might need to caw like a crow anytime you so … [Read more...] about How to Make a Crow Call
Introduction To Animal Tracking: an Ancient Skill for Reading the Stories of Wildlife
Animal tracking is an ancient human skill that has been teaching people about their environment for thousands of years. Many people have had the experience of seeing tracks on the ground, and wondered, what animal was here? Where was it going? What was it doing? And where is it now? Yet for all the opportunities to look carefully at nature and discover amazing things in our backyards, … [Read more...] about Introduction To Animal Tracking: an Ancient Skill for Reading the Stories of Wildlife
Upgrade Your Wilderness Skills In 3 Easy Steps
Here’s something to think about… What do you think causes people to reach their highest level with tracking or survival or any outdoor skill? I’ve been studying ancient wilderness skills since I was 19 years old and there’s one thing I’ve noticed about naturalists who really master their art. The best at survival don’t just study survival… The best trackers don’t just study tracks… … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Wilderness Skills In 3 Easy Steps
6 Excellent Nature Awareness Questions To Ask Outside
Six years ago, I travelled over 4000 kilometres to study advanced nature awareness strategies with some of the best naturalists in the modern world. I was lucky to have amazing mentors in my life who helped me reach my goals, but I also know that many people didn’t have this benefit. So in a world where genuine mentors of tracking & awareness are sparsely available, how can you start to … [Read more...] about 6 Excellent Nature Awareness Questions To Ask Outside
How To Understand Crow Language
“Caw! Caw! Caw!” What is that crow saying? There are two basic styles of “cawing” that crows do and when you learn to identify the differences it greatly simplifies crow language for bird language enthusiasts. Keep reading to discover the basic distinction that enables you to discern alarmed behavior from other types of behavior in crows. Or you can watch this video… Crow Language: … [Read more...] about How To Understand Crow Language
An Introduction To Bird Language
This page will introduce you to a basic understanding of what bird language is and what you can do with it. I also write about how you can start learning in your own neighborhood. And I made a video you can watch where I share a story that illustrates bird language in action. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/Vu_uiR1NUAA What is Bird Language? Bird Language is the inter-species communication that birds … [Read more...] about An Introduction To Bird Language
How Mentoring Can Help You Move Forward On Your Journey Through Life
Imagine having your own personal guide who really cares about your success and journey through life... Now, when I say success, please know that I'm not talking about something specific. I'm just talking about whatever success means to you. Have you ever stopped to think about it? What kinds of skills & abilities have you always wanted to develop? What is your ideal vision for the … [Read more...] about How Mentoring Can Help You Move Forward On Your Journey Through Life
13 Secret Side-Effects of Deep Nature Connection
Have you ever thought about why so many people are drawn to nature? Consider these quotes by the great naturalist John Muir, The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness." In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and … [Read more...] about 13 Secret Side-Effects of Deep Nature Connection