The Outside Professor

Provider of online courses and programs in wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, bird language, foraging, & other topics that connect people with nature.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

@AjeshRaju160468 @elonmuskADO 15...assuming a right earbud is half of two earbuds (left and right).

back at Elon: a man walks 10 miles south, then 10 miles east, then 10 miles north and exclaims, "I'm right back where I started!" How can this be true? (be careful...)

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

See the evidence (feathers) left behind by a Cooper's Hawk that predated on a White-winged Dove.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

See how easy it is to turn a piece of driftwood into a beautiful walking stick in just a few minutes. Using only natural materials, this is a great way to combine your love of the outdoors with your artistic side!

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Our over-reliance on smartphones, while offering numerous benefits, detracts from our ability to fully experience and appreciate the natural world. Here's a few tips for getting the most out of your time in nature without the distraction of your phone.
https://t.co/dbt23eDyMq

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

These 'nips' of Ashe Juniper twigs are animal sign that is often found in dense thickets commonly referred to as 'cedar brakes.' Typically bitten off by rodent species, in this case likely a fox squirrel but could also be a porcupine.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

This is fantastic example of how tracking can be used to decipher animal behavior. In this instance, a gray fox deposited a scat in an fallow farm field, and then a coyote came afterward to sniff the spoor and ascertain the identify, health, and perhaps sex of the 'trespasser.'

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

House cat are notorious killers of songbirds, and as breeding season gets underway the latter become especially demonstrative in sounding the alarm.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

See how to differentiate gray fox tracks and other sign from house cats.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

The dangers of milkweed, particularly the sap which is toxic and can cause temporary blindness.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Building a mini-survival shelter with your kids is a fun activity that has them interacting with nature, while also teaching them an essential outdoor skill that could one day get them through an emergency situation.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

If you want to know how to interpret the language of birds then watch this lesson where you'll learn how to decipher common behaviors that will allow you to get closer to wildlife and know when dangerous predators are nearby!
https://t.co/FGLTN6CTWK

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Learn how to easily recognize fox squirrel digs, in this case looking for pecans that it previously buried.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

If you're ever stranded in ice or snow and have to sleep in the woods, make sure you know which areas are likely to be warmer.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

With a sub-zero temperatures and winter storms currently gripping much of North America, here's some important reminders to help you stay safe, warm and comfortable during these events.
https://t.co/2FUAdNW0zI

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

On a cold, still night make sure to sleep at a slightly higher elevation and above any depressions, where it can be substantially colder.

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Here's a great practice you can do every time you step into nature that will not only expand what you observe, but also greatly add to your overall enjoyment of the outdoors! https://t.co/0Hbq9ZnMoS
#meditation #natureconnection #relaxation #nature

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Learn about the 'sit spot' and how can greatly deepen your connection to nature! https://t.co/lTQW7ZYkTu
#nature #NatureConnection #wildlife

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Here's an excellent TED Talk on the importance of nature connection by author Jon Young, https://t.co/YoFOaqMVPG #nature #natureconnection #birdlanguage #culture

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Here's an easy method for making a removable sight to put on your longbow...useful for working on your shooting technique, practicing aim, holding steady, etc. #archery #traditionalarchery #bowmaking #bowhunting #longbow #recurvebow

[The Outside Professor @NaturalistStudy]

Free guide on how to identify animal tracks! https://t.co/qQ7MQg42wK #wildlifetracking #tracking #wildlifetracks #animaltracks #wildlife #animals