Brian Mertins

Helping people learn and connect with nature through their senses.
Animal Tracking, Bird Language, & Nature Observation.

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@GeoffMertins Nice acronym. I like that.

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"Before the invention of modern forecasting, humans knew how to predict weather by looking at clouds"
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Most people know how to identify the front tracks of raccoons, but could you identify a raccoon by just it's hind track?

Can you identify partial raccoon tracks?

Do you know why people mistake raccoon tracks for cats, skunks & opossums?

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Have you ever wondered how birds communicate with all those amazing sounds they make?

What kinds of messages do they send?

And how can we use these messages to better understand our environment? Well, let's find out!

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Have you ever seen tracks on the ground and wondered, what animal was here? Where was it going? What was it doing? And where is it now?
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What adventures are you planning for the spring equinox this year? https://t.co/pwVYAkS4Ld

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For thousands of years, people have been going into nature to seek a connection with something greater than themselves... So here are 13 simple & effective ways to connect with nature! https://t.co/4PIZHj0YsA

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All forests go through distinct stages of growth as they develop from non-forested lands into full canopies of old-growth. Do you know how to read these patterns?

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Here are six unconventional questions anyone can ask about plants to help you discover amazing insights as you explore local habitats: https://t.co/Dci2Gl0YuA

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Most trackers primarily focus on what animal left a track, and while this is definitely a valuable skill, it’s really just the beginning of what’s possible... https://t.co/eLRN8bH4p1

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Have you ever wondered where birds go at night? Here's what I learned from following birds around at dusk!
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"Deer tracks are the perfect place to start your tracking journey because they’re among the most common and easiest trails to identify and follow."
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Today's audio will explore a simple technique that restores balance to your nervous system while activating your full potential to unlock the mysteries of nature! https://t.co/YffEJXe18F

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It might seem tricky at first, but with the right techniques & strategy, anyone can learn to identify birds with great confidence (and it's fun too!) https://t.co/wqbqKH3NjT

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Believe it or not, this scrappy little hand-drawn nature map helped me predict the movement patterns of a cougar family... https://t.co/KLV5ElrNAu

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What can backyard squirrels teach us about being detectives of natural mysteries? Quite a lot! https://t.co/Dg79sL7tPe

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If you want to learn plants, always start with the most common and universal plants that are easiest for beginner eyes to see.

So here are 14 of the absolute best plants that every plant geek should learn early on their plant journey.

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The language of nature is a language of rhythm... and we can learn to read this language to know what all the birds, trees, plants are saying... https://t.co/5ZM2Yb1Vlv

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"Storytelling is one of the oldest ways that humans learn and share wisdom amongst each other."

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Who knew such a common backyard bird could have so much to say about us humans! 😉 https://t.co/zUqE0XClZe