On the surface, the reasons for birdsong are fairly simple. Birds sing mainly to mark territory and attract mates. It's a way to protect their space and family so other birds don't steal their food, mates or nest sites. But even with all the research, bird song is still not fully understood. There’s a lot more subtlety that can be further explored and investigated with careful … [Read more...] about Why Do Birds Sing? (6 Insights Beyond The Basics)
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Why Do Owls Hoot? Decoding Their Calls & Meanings
Hooting owls make some of nature's most amazing sounds, often piercing the night soundscape and sparking a sense of mystery. But what do those hooting sounds actually mean? Can we use their calls to gain insight into the lives of owls nearby? In many cases, hearing that old familiar hooting sound means a Great Horned Owl has chosen to set up territory nearby. Here's what they sound … [Read more...] about Why Do Owls Hoot? Decoding Their Calls & Meanings
How To Track Deer And Find Them In All Seasons
Deer tracking is one of the great thrills of exploring the outdoors for many nature lovers like myself. The ability to find deer on a landscape and get close without scaring them is enough of a challenge to require excellent strategy & awareness, but not so challenging that it’s impossible. It's one of the best ways to test your outdoor skills in a high stakes awareness game that … [Read more...] about How To Track Deer And Find Them In All Seasons
Beginner’s Guide To Bird Language: How to know what birds say in the wild
Imagine you’re walking in the forest when suddenly you hear a bird making a loud & repeating call in the distant woods. Do you know what that bird is saying?Would you know how to interpret that bird’s language? For most modern humans, the vocal expressions of bird songs, calls & other distant sounds appear like a random jumble of noise & information. But to the trained … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide To Bird Language: How to know what birds say in the wild
9 Easy Nature Based Learning Techniques That Inspire Students
Humans are highly intelligent animals that evolved from nature… So it’s not surprising that nature based learning is one of the best ways to promote the complete development of human intelligence. Modern educators are now proving what your grandparents and great grandparents intuitively knew… that a little bit of wilderness and freedom in the woods is good for you! This is why so many … [Read more...] about 9 Easy Nature Based Learning Techniques That Inspire Students
10 Animal Communication Techniques Anyone Can Easily Do
Would you like to communicate with animals? Whether you realize it or not, you’re already a natural born animal communicator! And with the right training, it’s possible to know the subtle language of animals and build meaningful relationships with both wild and domestic animals. Animals communicate with specific body language & vocalizations that convey meaningful information to other … [Read more...] about 10 Animal Communication Techniques Anyone Can Easily Do
Beginner’s Guide to Nature Journaling: 12 Tips For a Better Nature Journal
One of the most impactful methods I ever learned to improve my experience of the outdoors is nature journaling. Nature is filled with amazing things to discover at every turn… but it’s also incredibly complex! The first time I tried to observe meaningful patterns in birds & plants, it was like my brain couldn’t fully process all the information coming in through my senses. There are … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide to Nature Journaling: 12 Tips For a Better Nature Journal
22 Nature Connection Activities For Sharing Nature With Beginners
Would you like to share nature connection with beginners? Being able to help new naturalists make their first discoveries about a local environment is an incredibly rewarding skill. We all know nature is one of the best ways to promote mental, physical & emotional health, but many people still struggle with guiding others (or yourself) to get started. Learning about nature is … [Read more...] about 22 Nature Connection Activities For Sharing Nature With Beginners
9 Real Life Examples Of Bird Alarm Calls (With Video & Audio)
When I was first getting into bird language, one of the toughest things was building my confidence about identifying bird alarms vs other types of calls that could be confused for alarms. Bird language is a truly amazing and impressive skill to witness live in the field. Unfortunately, it’s actually pretty rare to meet people who can consistently locate different types of animals by … [Read more...] about 9 Real Life Examples Of Bird Alarm Calls (With Video & Audio)
12 Easy Ways to Find Your Direction Without a Compass
Imagine having the confidence and security to always know exactly where you are, and which direction you're facing while hiking, camping & enjoying the woods. Most people become way too dependent on modern navigation tools, which causes their sense of direction to atrophy. While a compass can always be helpful… there's simply no replacement for good old fashioned observation skills. Are … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Find Your Direction Without a Compass