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How Questions Make You A Better Tracker…

https://youtu.be/9HtAmlwSccc An Essential Skill of Nature Awareness... What is the one essential quality shared by all great trackers? In this short video I'm going to share some of what I've learned about why the art of asking questions lives at the heart of every naturalists toolkit. The secret to discovering nature is all about getting curious. Do you know how to recognize and nurture a … [Read more...] about How Questions Make You A Better Tracker…

How To Cure Nature Deficit Disorder

I Was Shocked When I Realized That I Had Several Symptoms Of Nature Deficit Disorder... I'm just like any other person. I want the same things in life that everybody wants like happiness, success, good relationships, etc. So imagine my amazement when I realized that there was an entire aspect of human psychology that I had been completely ignoring for the first years of my life. The … [Read more...] about How To Cure Nature Deficit Disorder

Squirrels and Bird Language: Detecting Alarms and Calls

Squirrel calls have a lot to teach us as bird language observers. Even though squirrels aren't birds they still have a wide array of vocalizations that can help us understand about the impact of predators & other animals in the landscape such as deer. One of the challenges that comes up with interpreting squirrel alarms is knowing whether their agitated calls are being made for … [Read more...] about Squirrels and Bird Language: Detecting Alarms and Calls

Too Busy For Nature?

https://youtu.be/JCsi3_EFP6E Do you have a busy life? If you're like most people then the answer is yes. But don't let that stop you from getting your daily dose of nature! I want to tell you about how I've been able to maintain my connection to nature even in moments when life is busy and lacking free time. There's really just one requirement that you need to achieve in order to … [Read more...] about Too Busy For Nature?

An Introduction To Bird Language

This page will introduce you to a basic understanding of what bird language is and what you can do with it. I also write about how you can start learning in your own neighborhood. And I made a video you can watch where I share a story that illustrates bird language in action. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/Vu_uiR1NUAA What is Bird Language? Bird Language is the inter-species communication that birds … [Read more...] about An Introduction To Bird Language

Build Your Nature Skills In 5 Easy Steps

What's The One Thing You Need To Get Solidly Planted ​On The Path of Nature Skills Mastery? It's really very simple... ​I made this video to give you a truly amazing "exercise routine" for naturalists, trackers, nature-based students and mentors who want to transform their outdoor awareness skills. No matter where you live socially & geographically​ Even if you sometimes struggle … [Read more...] about Build Your Nature Skills In 5 Easy Steps

6 Excellent Nature Awareness Questions To Ask Outside

Six years ago, I travelled over 4000 kilometres to study advanced nature awareness strategies with some of the best naturalists in the modern world. ​I was lucky to have amazing mentors in my life who helped me reach my goals, but I also know that many people didn’t have this benefit. So in a world where genuine mentors of tracking & awareness are sparsely available, how can you start to … [Read more...] about 6 Excellent Nature Awareness Questions To Ask Outside

Bird Language At Anake Outdoor School

Did you do hard time after high school? If you're like most people then your post secondary education experience was probably less than thrilling. But it doesn't always have to be that way, as shown by the amazing instructors over at the Anake Outdoor School. One of my best bird language buddies who teaches at the school sent me this video about their bird language curriculum. After … [Read more...] about Bird Language At Anake Outdoor School