Since crows are such common and obvious birds, it can be surprisingly easy to gain insight about their lives just by watching for simple, repetitive behaviors. One of the most informative behaviors to explore is how they choose and maintain their territories. So how does crow territorial behavior work? The most obvious sign of territorial behavior from crows is when they defend their nest … [Read more...] about Crow Territorial Behavior: Why do crows fight each other?
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.
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
Cooper’s Hawk In Montreal With Steve Leckman
Download MP3 The Cooper's hawk is a great teacher of bird language. This is a very common hawk in North America that specializes in hunting songbirds. When the Cooper's is nearby, you'll notice birds like the american robin, juncos, sparrows, jays & crows get very agitated & jittery. They ditch into the bushes and give high-pitched "Dog whistle" type alarm calls. A landscape normally … [Read more...] about Cooper’s Hawk In Montreal With Steve Leckman
The Lost Art Of Bird Language
Download Episode mp3 ReWilding Conversations Episode 14: People are sometimes surprised when I say that bird language is a survival skill. Just imagine what it would be like to live on planet earth 25,000 years ago, surrounded by large predators like Smilodon (Sabre toothed cats) and instant danger hiding behind every bush. Your community would be a small troop of human survivors with incredible … [Read more...] about The Lost Art Of Bird Language
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
A Story About Juvenile Raven Vocalizations And Behavior
Juvenile Ravens have a crazy screaming call they often make during their fledgling stage. If you’ve ever heard this bizarre sound coming from the woods, you might be wondering why they make so much noise. So I’ve created this video to share the fascinating story behind Juvenile Ravens and their bizarre screaming calls! Why Is That Raven Screaming From The Forest? I often get … [Read more...] about A Story About Juvenile Raven Vocalizations And Behavior
A Weird Bird Language Story About Cows And Robins
https://youtu.be/Ro51x-ZmNXs Bird Language & Storytelling is a magical combination... This one of my favorite ways to cultivate deep knowledge of the natural world, and share it with my students! You can use bird language to locate cool wildlife and discover some of the most amazing opportunities to observe and get close with nature. In this video I share a hilarious bird alarm … [Read more...] about A Weird Bird Language Story About Cows And Robins
Crows Alarming At Barred Owl
https://youtu.be/vPh8TX4M6x0 This Video Shows How Easy It Is To Know The Language of Crows... Can you spot the Owl? Sorry about the background noise in this clip. I couldn't resist sharing because it’s such a perfect example of crows alarming at a barred owl. I want to point out 2 specific auditory clues to listen for when you want to identify crow alarms. #1 - The Number of Crows … [Read more...] about Crows Alarming At Barred Owl
Get Back To Nature With Bird Language
Do you want to get back to nature? Bird language is the key! I routinely use the alarms of backyard songbirds to locate cats, owls, hawks, coyotes, foxes, deer, bobcats, cougars, etc. And you can do it too! But bird language isn't just about tracking animals... It's also a fun and powerful way to slow down and expand your awareness in the natural world. Listening for bird alarms will help … [Read more...] about Get Back To Nature With Bird Language
How Bird Language Changed My Life
In the last eight years I’ve invested over 1568 hours (and counting) studying bird language skills. I use this amazing ability to track down everything from owls & foxes to cougars & human beings. The study of this primitive skill has honestly changed my life. Here are 19 ways that bird language will change your life too. The Curiosity Activator - Bird language activates curiosity … [Read more...] about How Bird Language Changed My Life