Mallards are some of the most common wild ducks in North America. Their behavior also overlaps significantly with many other common duck species, making mallards an excellent place to start learning about the world of wild ducks. So today let's take a dive into the exciting world of mallards. For a video introduction you can check out the following video that highlights some common … [Read more...] about Mallard Duck Behavior Explained: Diet, Mating, Calls & More
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Why Do Sparrows Chirp? (five sparrow calls & what they mean)
Why is that sparrow chirping so much? It’s not uncommon for sparrows to have frequent outbursts of chirping that make people stop and wonder what’s going on. Luckily, the language of sparrows is actually quite simple to understand once you know how it works. There are five main reasons why sparrows chirp, and the cause of this behavior can be identified by paying attention to the speed … [Read more...] about Why Do Sparrows Chirp? (five sparrow calls & what they mean)
7 Robin Calls Everyone Should Know For Bird Language
Getting to know the different Robin calls is definitely a most important skill if you want to identify these birds quickly and understand what they're saying. Robins are one of the most common birds in all North America, which makes them the ideal introduction to identification by sound. Plus: if you understand what their calls mean, they have amazing things to say about the … [Read more...] about 7 Robin Calls Everyone Should Know For Bird Language
Nature Meditation & Mindfulness Live Call
Nature, meditation & mindfulness are 3 topics that go very well together… There's just something about tuning in with natural settings that has a calming effect on the mind and helps you access more of your human potential. Have you ever thought about what mindfulness actually is? Consider for a moment that the opposite of mindfulness is mindlessness. Mindlessness is characterized by traits … [Read more...] about Nature Meditation & Mindfulness Live Call
Nature Mentoring Skills Live Call: Storytelling, Asking Questions, Creating A Culture Of Awareness
Here's the recording from our recent live call about nature mentoring skills. I was completely blown away by how awesome this call was. The conversation went VERY deep and I had a chance to talk about some really core mindsets & ways to approach nature connection mentoring that I’ve never shared before. The group was amazing and included folks at the beginner level… all the way through to … [Read more...] about Nature Mentoring Skills Live Call: Storytelling, Asking Questions, Creating A Culture Of Awareness
North American Robin: Essential Facts For Applied Alarm Behaviour
"Tut, Tut, Tut!" Who is that bird? It's the North American Robin! Many people will recognize the familiar red breast of a neighbourhood robin feeding on the lawn. It might be easy to pass this bird by without stopping because it's so common and familiar. But that would be a mistake... Did you realize this very common and abundant bird is one of the most important birds for anyone … [Read more...] about North American Robin: Essential Facts For Applied Alarm Behaviour
Springtime Celebration Live Call Recording
How To Forage For Spring Edibles, Interpret The Behaviour and Vocalizations of Spring Birds, And Track The Activities Of Local Wildlife! https://youtu.be/6kS1NQ5vQPw Download mp3 Presentation Transcript: Hey everybody it’s Brian Mertins and welcome to our springtime celebration live call. This is great. I’m excited to spend this time with you today talking about some of the interesting things … [Read more...] about Springtime Celebration Live Call Recording
Bird Language Stories
Here are some personal stories of times when I heard bird alarms and then successfully found the animal that was causing the disturbance. Each of these stories has lessons to teach about how bird language works with a variety of different animal types... discover how you can understand the bird language of your local area. Bobcat On The Farm The Chasing Crows Death Cries In The … [Read more...] about Bird Language Stories
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
How To Have Deeper Experiences With Plants, Trees, Birds And Other Wildlife
https://youtu.be/zDhLDzBJBdw Download The Audio & Nature Activity Checklist This recording of a live teleseminar shares how to have deeper experiences with plants, trees, birds and anything else that you might encounter out in nature. Here are four main topics we’ll cover: How finding a tribe of nature friends will accelerate your skills in wilderness survival, tracking, herbalism … [Read more...] about How To Have Deeper Experiences With Plants, Trees, Birds And Other Wildlife