22 NATURE CONNECTION ACTIVITIES FOR SHARING NATURE WITH 6. Sit Spot/Secret Spot. The sit spot activity is possibly the simplest method you’ll ever find to promote deep connection with nature. It’s incredibly simple. You can do it anywhere, and people love it because it combines nature observation with the psychological

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COMPLETE GUIDE TO USING A SIT SPOT IN NATURE (BENEFITS A sit spot (or secret spot) is simply a favorite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as you expand your senses and study patterns of local plants, birds, trees, animals, etc. I’m going to walk you through all aspects of how to get started with a sit

spot routine

WHY DO CROWS ATTACK OWLS? (CHASING & MOBBING BEHAVIORS) As a general rule, crows do not kill owls during these chase, mob and attack events. The primary purpose of mobbing is to intimidate, annoy & generally make life difficult for them. That said, it is technically possible for a group of crows to do significant damage to owls that could result in death. In my research for this article I was unable WHY DO SPARROWS CHIRP? (5 SPARROW CALLS & WHAT THEY MEAN) There are five main reasons why sparrows chirp, and the cause of this behavior can be identified by paying attention to the speed & intensity of their calls. Alarm Calls: Sparrows will chirp in alarm situations, like when a dangerous animal like a cat, owl or weasel is nearby. Territorial Calls: Sparrows are quite territorial songbirds

and will

HOW TO UNDERSTAND CROW LANGUAGE What you’ll hear is the crow will usually be up in a tree looking into the distance and it’ll give off a short burst of 1-9 or so “caws”. The caws will all be similar in sound and then you’ll hear a pause where presumably the crow is listening for a response. After a few seconds or maybe longer it’ll give off another burst of BIRD NESTING FACTS & BEHAVIORS: WHEN DO BIRDS LAY EGGS? Most birds lay eggs anywhere from early spring until mid-summer. Pay attention for these 6 stages of bird nesting, and 14 factors that influence the precise timing for WHY DO CROWS CHASE EAGLES? Why Crows Attack Eagles. Crows attack Eagles for 3 main reasons. 1. Food Stealing. Probably the most common reason crows attack eagles is to steal food. If you ever get a chance to watch an Eagle hunting as in the above video, pay attention for whether you notice any crows in

the area.

CROW TERRITORIAL BEHAVIOR: WHY DO CROWS FIGHT EACH OTHER? The most obvious sign of Crow territorial behavior is when they defend their nest from rival crows or nearby ravens. If an enemy crow comes too close to a nest, you’ll see intense chasing behavior accompanied by loud, scolding vocalizations as they chase invaders across the sky. WHAT DO RACCOONS EAT? (9 FAVORITE FOODS & HUNTING VS Raccoons are opportunistic scavengers and will eat just about anything they can find. However not all raccoons eat the same things! Their diet depends on what's available in the particular habitat & season. Let's take a look at what raccoons eat in different seasons & ecological conditions. HOW TO IDENTIFY RACCOON TRACKS (FRONT, HIND, COMMON MISTAKES) A useful trick to remember is that raccoons have an unusual gait pattern where the right hind often lands next to the left front, and the left hind lands next to right front. This means typically when you see a raccoon trail, you’ll often see two tracks side by side that includes a front and hind. You might also notice the hind track is a

bit

22 NATURE CONNECTION ACTIVITIES FOR SHARING NATURE WITH 6. Sit Spot/Secret Spot. The sit spot activity is possibly the simplest method you’ll ever find to promote deep connection with nature. It’s incredibly simple. You can do it anywhere, and people love it because it combines nature observation with the psychological

recharge

COMPLETE GUIDE TO USING A SIT SPOT IN NATURE (BENEFITS A sit spot (or secret spot) is simply a favorite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as you expand your senses and study patterns of local plants, birds, trees, animals, etc. I’m going to walk you through all aspects of how to get started with a sit

spot routine

WHY DO CROWS ATTACK OWLS? (CHASING & MOBBING BEHAVIORS) As a general rule, crows do not kill owls during these chase, mob and attack events. The primary purpose of mobbing is to intimidate, annoy & generally make life difficult for them. That said, it is technically possible for a group of crows to do significant damage to owls that could result in death. In my research for this article I was unable WHY DO SPARROWS CHIRP? (5 SPARROW CALLS & WHAT THEY MEAN) There are five main reasons why sparrows chirp, and the cause of this behavior can be identified by paying attention to the speed & intensity of their calls. Alarm Calls: Sparrows will chirp in alarm situations, like when a dangerous animal like a cat, owl or weasel is nearby. Territorial Calls: Sparrows are quite territorial songbirds

and will

HOW TO UNDERSTAND CROW LANGUAGE What you’ll hear is the crow will usually be up in a tree looking into the distance and it’ll give off a short burst of 1-9 or so “caws”. The caws will all be similar in sound and then you’ll hear a pause where presumably the crow is listening for a response. After a few seconds or maybe longer it’ll give off another burst of BIRD NESTING FACTS & BEHAVIORS: WHEN DO BIRDS LAY EGGS? Most birds lay eggs anywhere from early spring until mid-summer. Pay attention for these 6 stages of bird nesting, and 14 factors that influence the precise timing for WHY DO CROWS CHASE EAGLES? Why Crows Attack Eagles. Crows attack Eagles for 3 main reasons. 1. Food Stealing. Probably the most common reason crows attack eagles is to steal food. If you ever get a chance to watch an Eagle hunting as in the above video, pay attention for whether you notice any crows in

the area.

CROW TERRITORIAL BEHAVIOR: WHY DO CROWS FIGHT EACH OTHER? The most obvious sign of Crow territorial behavior is when they defend their nest from rival crows or nearby ravens. If an enemy crow comes too close to a nest, you’ll see intense chasing behavior accompanied by loud, scolding vocalizations as they chase invaders across the sky. WHAT DO RACCOONS EAT? (9 FAVORITE FOODS & HUNTING VS Raccoons are opportunistic scavengers and will eat just about anything they can find. However not all raccoons eat the same things! Their diet depends on what's available in the particular habitat & season. Let's take a look at what raccoons eat in different seasons & ecological conditions. HOW TO IDENTIFY RACCOON TRACKS (FRONT, HIND, COMMON MISTAKES) A useful trick to remember is that raccoons have an unusual gait pattern where the right hind often lands next to the left front, and the left hind lands next to right front. This means typically when you see a raccoon trail, you’ll often see two tracks side by side that includes a front and hind. You might also notice the hind track is a

bit

22 NATURE CONNECTION ACTIVITIES FOR SHARING NATURE WITH 6. Sit Spot/Secret Spot. The sit spot activity is possibly the simplest method you’ll ever find to promote deep connection with nature. It’s incredibly simple. You can do it anywhere, and people love it because it combines nature observation with the psychological

recharge

9 EASY NATURE BASED LEARNING TECHNIQUES THAT INSPIRE STUDENTS Nature based learning is one of the best ways to promote the complete development of human intelligence. benefits include improved sensory awareness, observation skills, critical thinking, stress management, risk assessment, empathy & emotional intelligence, COMPLETE GUIDE TO USING A SIT SPOT IN NATURE (BENEFITS A sit spot (or secret spot) is simply a favorite place in nature that you visit regularly to cultivate awareness as you expand your senses and study patterns of local plants, birds, trees, animals, etc. I’m going to walk you through all aspects of how to get started with a sit

spot routine

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO NATURE JOURNALING: 12 TIPS FOR A Nature journaling is the process of recording your observations about birds, plants, trees & other natural things on paper. It’s a simple & effective tool to help naturalists improve their observation skills and see big picture ecological patterns more clearly. Are you ready to become a journaling pro? BIRD NESTING FACTS & BEHAVIORS: WHEN DO BIRDS LAY EGGS? Most birds lay eggs anywhere from early spring until mid-summer. Pay attention for these 6 stages of bird nesting, and 14 factors that influence the precise timing for HOW TO UNDERSTAND CROW LANGUAGE What you’ll hear is the crow will usually be up in a tree looking into the distance and it’ll give off a short burst of 1-9 or so “caws”. The caws will all be similar in sound and then you’ll hear a pause where presumably the crow is listening for a response. After a few seconds or maybe longer it’ll give off another burst of WHY DO BIRDS FIGHT? (CAUSES, MEANINGS & LEVELS OF AGGRESSION) While territorial behavior can occur in less obvious ways at all times of year, birds are most likely to fight during peak times of courtship and nesting. This happens because there is an urgent window of opportunity to raise young during the abundant time of food & warm weather before winter arrives. On a biological level, the increase in THE CROW DIET: WHAT DO CROWS EAT? (8 FAVORITE FOODS Being an omnivore, they will literally eat almost anything. Their dietary restrictions are fairly minimal, leading them to eat many things like seeds, grains, mice & dead animals, small fish, reptiles and even other birds. The Crow has a wide and diverse diet. While many people just associate them with eating meat scraps on the side of the

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7 ROBIN CALLS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW FOR BIRD LANGUAGE Here are 7 of the most common and useful robin calls. This is a fun & easy way to tune in with what robins are saying and develop your listening skills outside. We'll focus on what sounds to listen for, and some interpretations from personal experience. WHY DO OWLS HOOT AT NIGHT? SOME COOL OWL FACTS & EXAMPLES Owls are fascinating nocturnal predatory birds with a complex repertoire of hoots, barks, screams & screeches that happen at night. Let's look at a few reasons why they hoot at night including territorial defence, courtship & plenty of cool Owl facts & examples. Free Video: How To Read The Secrets of a Forest – Click Here

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