Stories of my observations

I hope that my observations and thoughts may help to promote a better understanding and appreciation for nature and wildlife. A challenge with any topic in conservation is to make people care. I hope that through my photography and this blog, more people will be able to feel a connection to nature. It is through this connection, that people will feel the desire to preserve and protect our wild places and the animals that live within them.

Getting Closer to Wildlife Using a Photo Blind: Part 1
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Getting Closer to Wildlife Using a Photo Blind: Part 1

Have you ever wanted to get closer to the wildlife you are photographing? A photo blind may be the answer. In this post, I highlight some of the benefits of using a photo blind and also share some pointers on how to locate a good place to set up your blind.

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Seeing the Signs in the Forest
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Seeing the Signs in the Forest

In this blog post, I talk about the ability to actually see the things that are around you while you are out in the forest. I challenge you to take the time to slow down and learn to appreciate the diversity of things and the small details that are often passed by while you are out in nature.

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The Fog in the Forest
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The Fog in the Forest

I headed out into the forest on a damp morning in search of wildlife for a new YouTube video. I was unsure of what I would find but was happy to find a flock of bluebirds and different wrens. I was able to enjoy the foggy atmosphere of the forest on this warm December day.

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The Sounds of Nature
Todd DeWald Todd DeWald

The Sounds of Nature

Being able to identify the sounds of nature around you is a very beneficial skill. In this post, I will explain the importance of this skill and offer some insight on how you can begin to learn this skill for yourself.

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Sitting with an Owl
Todd DeWald Todd DeWald

Sitting with an Owl

Join me as I spend some quality time with a barred owl in the forest. I was able to find this owl by listening to the sounds of the forest.

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