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)
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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)
Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads? (Owl eyes biology & meaning)
Have you ever seen that weird head bobbing movement owls make? Recently I've had multiple people describe encounters they had with owls bobbing their heads. And it just so happens I caught some great video footage of young Barred Owls doing this exact head bobbing while learning to hunt crickets in the yard. So I figured this is the perfect opportunity to talk about why owls bob their … [Read more...] about Why Do Owls Bob Their Heads? (Owl eyes biology & meaning)
Pheasant Territorial Behavior: Video with pheasant calls explained
If you've ever heard ring-necked pheasants calling during early spring, you might have been hearing their territorial behavior. Male pheasants are quite territorial during the breeding season. They will climb up on rocks or leaf piles to crow at regular intervals. These calls are made to defend territories, and also to attract females. This video is a perfect example of the body … [Read more...] about Pheasant Territorial Behavior: Video with pheasant calls explained
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