Finding Animal Signs

December is SO busy! Our family slows down drastically on the regularly scheduled school plan. Nature study, however, proves to be just the thing we need to relax and find peace in the hectic weeks. We aren’t getting out as much as a normal, but the walks we are taking have led us to many signs of animals (which is our focus this month.)

Some animal is enjoying a cozy home!

This perfect tiny bird's nest was resting just below the tree it fell from.

A mole's route maybe?

We aren't entirely sure this tree has been scratched by an animal, but possibly.

This is a super time of the year for observing bird's nests in trees in our neck of the woods.

The remains of a cracked nut and shell were found just below a conifer tree. Some busy little critter must have been hiding here as he or she devoured the meat.

Whether you want to think about it or not, scat (poop) is definitely a sign that an animal has been near.

Below is one of the notebooking pages we’ve chosen to use so far. My children just love having a fun page to keep them focused on the task at hand. Winter is a super time of the year for studying Animal Signs!