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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Canada Goose Calls (And What They Mean)
Canada goose calls are some of the most commonly heard sounds in north american wetlands. But have you ever wondered what these calls actually mean? Most Canada goose calls relate to territorial and courtship behaviors, as shown in the following video: Additionally, it’s possible to identify male and female Canada geese by their voice, which can help us further interpret goose … [Read more...] about Canada Goose Calls (And What They Mean)
How To Find Crow Nests:
Crows are very sneaky about the location of their nests. But with so many crows raising families around our homes and neighborhoods, crows nests are actually very common. So how can you find them? This video has everything you need to find crow nests: As shown above, there are 3 main methods you can use to find a crow nest in early spring: Let's look at these more … [Read more...] about How To Find Crow Nests:
How To Identify White Pine And Red Pine Trees (Needles, Cones, Bark & More)
Red pine and white pine are two species of pine tree that commonly grow together in eastern North America. So if you live in a place that has both red and white pines, you may have wondered how to tell these two species apart. The differences between red and white pines are subtle, but quite obvious once you know what to look for. Learning these two trees will also lay a solid foundation to … [Read more...] about How To Identify White Pine And Red Pine Trees (Needles, Cones, Bark & More)
Beginner’s Guide To Groundhogs: Habitat, Diet, Behavior & More
I used to have a female groundhog living under my shed, which provided amazing opportunities to watch an active den and study groundhog behavior up close. Groundhogs are extremely common in many parts of north america, so let's explore some key facts to help interpret their activity in the likely event that you encounter one. Watch this video with some fantastic clips I got of the mother … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide To Groundhogs: Habitat, Diet, Behavior & More
All About Partridgeberry: An Edible Groundcover Forest Vine
Partridgeberry is a small green vine that grows on the forest floor of eastern north america. Not many people know this plant, but it can be quite common and has an edible berry which is great for survival situations and as a quick hiking snack. So today let’s wander into the world of partridgeberry with everything from identification and edible qualities to growing locations & … [Read more...] about All About Partridgeberry: An Edible Groundcover Forest Vine
Easy Winter Tree Identification: Birch, Oak, Beech & Maple
Tree identification can be very challenging in winter, but some trees are much easier than others to start with. So let’s look at 4 common trees that are also some of the easiest to identify in winter. It’s all here in the following video: For the video mentioned at the end: Go check out How To Read The Secrets Of A Forest You can also read below for more details on how to identify … [Read more...] about Easy Winter Tree Identification: Birch, Oak, Beech & Maple
8 Bird Watching Tips For Winter (That You May Not Have Heard)
Even though there’s less diversity of bird species in winter, many common northern and year round species are still quite active. These factors add up to mean that winter is filled with fantastic opportunities to observe a variety of common bird species & behaviors. So let’s explore how you can make the most of winter bird watching with these bird watching tips for the cold season. … [Read more...] about 8 Bird Watching Tips For Winter (That You May Not Have Heard)
How To Make Wintergreen Tea: Plant ID & Video Demonstration
Wintergreen is one of my favorite wild edibles to share with beginners of plant foraging. Whenever I see this common little shrub growing in the woods, I can’t help but grab a leaf and tear it open to get that beautiful minty wintergreen scent. Wintergreen is a great way to get started with learning about plants because it’s super delicious and there are some unmistakable identification … [Read more...] about How To Make Wintergreen Tea: Plant ID & Video Demonstration
How To Make A Bow Drill (And Get Your First Primitive Fire)
One of the quintessential primitive survival skills is being able to light fires by rubbing sticks together. Friction fire using a tool like bow drill can be incredibly inspiring to witness, and rewarding to do it yourself! So today I’m going to walk you through step-by-step how to make your first bow drill kit and get a fire started with it. Watch the video or read the tutorial … [Read more...] about How To Make A Bow Drill (And Get Your First Primitive Fire)