This page will introduce you to the five voices of the birds. These five voices are an easy way to simplify the complex language of birds into basic categories that we can use as a frame of reference for interpreting their behavior. When you learn to recognize the difference between songs & companion calls, territorial aggression and juvenile begging then the alarms will start to pop out and … [Read more...] about The Five Voices Of The Birds
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How To Be A Good Mentor: Mentoring Strategies
Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a good mentor? Mentoring is an essential step in helping people embody their true gifts. Mentors aren’t always available, yet being there to help someone along the way can entirely change the trajectory of that person’s life. Applying simple mentoring strategies is an easy & effective way to fill the void for up and coming stars in your … [Read more...] about How To Be A Good Mentor: Mentoring Strategies
23 Different Types of Birds With Pictures And Their Names:
Did you know that birdwatching is the world’s most popular spectator sport? It’s not hard to see why with so many different types and behaviours. Some birds are big and colourful. Others are small and brown. It's exciting stuff! The one thing that’s certain is that watching birds is a great way to connect with nature and have good times outside. It’s always fun to look and appreciate the … [Read more...] about 23 Different Types of Birds With Pictures And Their Names:
How The Right Mentor Can 10X Your Wilderness Skills
So in case you didn't know… I freaking LOVE doing wilderness skills. It's fun, it keeps me connected to the simple things in life, and it’s taught me how to more fully access my inner and outer resources in times of need. For example: I’ve taken remote survival vacations in debris shelters made by my own hands and only a bow-drill for fire. I’ve used bird language to track a … [Read more...] about How The Right Mentor Can 10X Your Wilderness Skills
Being Intentional About Connecting With Nature
Last year I wrote a short book about how to improve nature observation skills. If you haven't read it yet then you can get it here. One thing I didn’t talk about a whole lot in the book, but which I think is extremely important to talk about is the simple fact that we can actually be intentional about how we learn in nature. When I was growing up I spent lots of time outside camping with my … [Read more...] about Being Intentional About Connecting With Nature
How To Learn With Nature As Your Guide
This page will introduce you to some basic routines that help people engage with nature in a high quality way. One of my main goals in mentoring people every week on the telephone is to help them embody these routines on a deeper and deeper level. As we spend time in nature exercising our awareness in new ways it helps us understand our place on a deep level and gain a sense of felt … [Read more...] about How To Learn With Nature As Your Guide
Nature Connection On A Time Schedule
Do you know one of the most common complaints I hear from people on the nature connection journey? I get this constantly where people say, Brian, I just don't have enough time to connect with nature. I want to be out there paying attention to the land. It's really important to me, but there's just so much happening in my life. I can't keep track of it all!" I hear this all the time so if it … [Read more...] about Nature Connection On A Time Schedule
The Easiest Nature-Based Mentoring Technique That Benefits You AND Your Community
I’ve wondered a lot in my life about how to help myself as well as those around me to connect more deeply with nature. I believe that one of the best ways to do this is by living in a culture of people who are curious & excited about the natural world. Unfortunately, it often happens that the people around us don’t always share our personal interest & passion for learning. But … [Read more...] about The Easiest Nature-Based Mentoring Technique That Benefits You AND Your Community
Two Step Process For Learning About Nature
What's The Best Way To Learn About Nature? If you want to connect deeply with nature it's important to take a strategic approach to your learning process. There are so many different layers & aspects to the natural world that it can be easy to miss the big picture and feel unsure about how to orient yourself towards going deeper. In addition to spending time outside, we can greatly … [Read more...] about Two Step Process For Learning About Nature
What Chickadee Calls Tell You About Bird Language
In many places chickadees are one of the most common birds. This is good news because they’re also a great bird for practicing bird language. Let’s explore some ways to listen in on their conversations and understand what they’re telling us. This article explains how to glean some great information from these tiny flockers. Or you can watch the video and hear it straight from my … [Read more...] about What Chickadee Calls Tell You About Bird Language