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Watch, Listen and Learn

watch listen and learnThe best way to learn about the life on your woodlot is get out there and see it for yourself. Learn what to look for, where to find it, and how to increase your chances of seeing it.

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New York's Watchable Wildlife

This New York Department of Environmental Conservation website features links to wildlife viewing sites, species lists, and identification tips.


Bird ID App from Cornell Ornithology Lab

The free Merlin bird ID app helps you identify birds by asking you five simple questions. It then uses the time of year, your location, and what birders in your area have spotted to narrow down the list of the birds you might have seen.


Using the iNaturalist App to (Almost) Solve a Mystery

What is THAT?! Use the free, powerful iNaturalist app to help identify what you find in the woods.

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Install a Trail Camera

Install a Trail Camera

Animals have better senses than we do, and they can be skittish when they know a human is nearby. A well-placed trail camera can take pictures of elusive wildlife without you needing to be there.

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Record and Share Wildlife Sightings

Record and Share Wildlife Sightings

Seeing wildlife on your woodlot is more than fun; it can also be a way to protect those animals in the future. These websites let you share your wildlife sightings with others and help scientists learn how our critter neighbors are doing.

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Identify Wildlife Tracks

Identify Wildlife Tracks

You may not always see wildlife in your woods, but by learning how to interpret their tracks, you can learn a lot about the animals on your land and their behavior.

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Take Pictures of Birds

Take Pictures of Birds

Birds can be some of the hardest nature subjects to photograph. They’re small, fast, and fly away when you approach. With practice and these tips, you can take great bird photos even if you don’t have a gigantic lens.

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