Owls are extremely common predators in almost every type of habitat from forests to fields & farmlands, even city parks, backyards & deserts. But despite their universal presence, people often still struggle to see them in the wild. You might wonder - is it really possible to find owls living near me? So here's the method I've used to find literally hundreds of owls from coast to … [Read more...] about How To Find Owls Living Near You (The Easy Way)
Learn Bird Language
This page contains information about bird language. This is a skill that I've put a lot of energy and practice into. It's one of my passions and I'm very excited to share it with you.
How To Find Bird Nests: Useful tips and different types of nests
Every year during spring, the forests & fields of nature become filled with a hustle & bustle of nesting birds. When you know what clues to look for, this brings a rare opportunity to practice finding bird nests and study their predator defence strategies. The easiest way to find nests is by watching for birds carrying nest materials like twigs, mud, plant fibers, moss & sticks, … [Read more...] about How To Find Bird Nests: Useful tips and different types of nests
Where Do Birds Go At Night? (Roosting And Sleeping Birds Explained)
Apart from a short time during the nesting season when some birds may sleep on their nests to keep eggs warm, you may be surprised to learn that birds don’t actually use their nests for sleeping. So then where do birds go at night? And where exactly do they sleep? At night, birds go to a safe place to sleep called a roost. Roost sites include sheltered bushes & tree branches, or inside … [Read more...] about Where Do Birds Go At Night? (Roosting And Sleeping Birds Explained)
How To Identify Birds (Observation + Experience)
Hey... What bird is that? One of the most common areas where people struggle in nature studies is being able to confidently identify birds. This is because birds are constantly moving and changing their behavior in response to whatever is happening in the environment. Most of the best bird identification advice can be summed up in the following general guidelines: Of course, there's … [Read more...] about How To Identify Birds (Observation + Experience)
What I Learned About Robin Alarms Directed At People In My Neighborhood
Click play to hear the fascinating story of how I discovered an extremely subtle bird alarm behavior from the American Robins in my neighborhood! Here's the bird language sequence discussed in this recording: First - A Robin "whinnies" in the nearby landscape (If you don't know your basic robin calls, then you should familiarize yourself with these 7 robin calls)Next - From the direction … [Read more...] about What I Learned About Robin Alarms Directed At People In My Neighborhood
7 Chickadee Calls & What They Mean (Chickadee Sounds Explained)
I was quite young when I first heard the characteristic chick-a-dee-dee-dee call that so many people know and love. But it wasn’t until I began exploring nature more intentionally that I discovered chickadees actually have a whole variety of calls & sounds to signal different meanings depending on the situation. For such a small bird, chickadees really do have a lot to say! In fact, … [Read more...] about 7 Chickadee Calls & What They Mean (Chickadee Sounds Explained)
Why Do Squirrels Chatter Like Maniacs? A Quick Guide To Squirrel Calls & Sounds
Have you ever encountered a squirrel chattering like crazy in the forest and wondered why they act this way? A very common experience for beginners of nature observation is when you step outside for a bit of relaxing time in the woods, only to have the local squirrel scream and chatter the whole time like their life depends on it. If you don’t know much about animals noises, you might at … [Read more...] about Why Do Squirrels Chatter Like Maniacs? A Quick Guide To Squirrel Calls & Sounds
Bird Nesting Facts & Behaviors: When Do Birds Lay Eggs?
It’s always exciting to watch a bird fly into their secret little spot in the bushes and know there’s a nest with bird eggs hidden inside. On my own journey to get connected with nature, some of my biggest discoveries and lessons have come from time spent watching nesting birds in action. Bird nesting behavior is pretty easy to observe so this is a great place for beginners to explore… but … [Read more...] about Bird Nesting Facts & Behaviors: When Do Birds Lay Eggs?
Why Do Crows Chase Eagles?
Given that crows are so much smaller than eagles, you might be tempted to think eagles would be more dominant... But if you've ever watched a group of crows wildly chasing and dive-bombing an eagle through the sky, you know it doesn’t always work that way! Eagles are sometimes seen as royalty of the bird kingdom, so why would a smaller bird like a crow put their life in danger and chase the … [Read more...] about Why Do Crows Chase Eagles?
Easy Guide To Understanding Bird Behavior: 9 Common Behaviors & Tips
I still remember the very first time I put real effort into understanding bird behavior… It was amazing to witness all the incredible body language & activity that was constantly happening just by observing what birds are doing. At the same time, I know bird life can also be pretty overwhelming because there’s so much diversity & incredible speed behind their actions. I was lucky … [Read more...] about Easy Guide To Understanding Bird Behavior: 9 Common Behaviors & Tips