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Field Notes, page 11
How to identify the plants, animals, mushrooms, tracks and rocks you find outside, with the look-alikes and safety notes that matter.
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Wilson44691 / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)FN-0016 · Reptiles & Amphibians
How to Identify a Snake (and Tell If It Might Be Venomous)
A careful, safety-first guide to identifying snakes by pattern, head shape, and behavior — and how to get an ID from a photo without ever getting close.
Photographer: Dominik Stodulski Graphic Processing: User:MathKnight / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)FN-0015 · Insects & Bugs
What Is This Bug? How to Identify Insects and Spiders from a Photo
What is this bug? Sort almost any insect or spider by its body, legs, and wings, from the beetle on your porch to the spider in the garage.
Kieran Roy Powell / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)FN-0014 · Mushrooms & Fungi
Is This Mushroom Poisonous? How to Check Before You Touch
Is this mushroom poisonous? Learn the features that matter and the deadly lookalikes, and why to never eat a wild mushroom based on a photo or an app.
Didier Descouens / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)FN-0013 · Spiders, Ticks & Mites
How to Identify a Spider (and Whether It's Dangerous)
Identify common spiders by body shape, markings, and web — and learn which few are genuinely worth caution — plus how to get a safe ID from a photo.
Superior National Forest / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)FN-0012 · Plants, Vines & Weeds
How to Identify a Leaf: A Simple Visual Guide
Identify a leaf, and the tree or plant it came from, by its shape, edges, veins, and arrangement. A quick visual checklist for beginners.
Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)FN-0011 · Tracks & Signs
How to Identify Animal Tracks and Prints
Read animal tracks by counting toes, measuring the print, and noting the gait. Tell deer, dog, cat, raccoon, and other prints apart in mud, sand, or snow.
Alessio Sbarbaro User_talk:Yoggysot / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)FN-0010 · Seashells & Beachcombing
How to Identify Seashells on the Beach
Identify seashells by shape, spiral, and surface, from scallops and cowries to whelks and conchs. Sort your beach finds by the molluscs that made them.
Gonzalo Devia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)FN-0009 · Rocks & Minerals
How to Identify a Gemstone or Crystal
Identify a gemstone or crystal by color, hardness, luster, and crystal shape. A practical beginner guide for rockhounds, plus photo identification.
Famartin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)FN-0008 · Plants, Vines & Weeds
How to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
Recognize poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac by their leaves and growth habit. Learn the leaves of three rule, its limits, and the rash-causing oil.
Ivar Leidus / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)FN-0007 · Wild Berries & Fruit
Is This Berry Safe to Eat? How to Identify Wild Berries
How to identify common wild berries and spot toxic lookalikes. Learn the features that matter and why to never eat a wild berry on an app's say-so.
MPF / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)FN-0006 · Plants, Vines & Weeds
How to Identify a Fern
Identify ferns by their fronds, leaflets, and the spore patterns underneath. A clear beginner guide to one of the oldest plant groups.
Adolphe Millot (1857-1921) (ill.); Gothance 14:26, 3 December 2007 (UTC) (scanné par) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)FN-0005 · Birds
How to Identify a Feather You Found
Found a feather? Learn to identify which bird it came from by size, shape, color, and pattern — plus how a photo can help and a note on the law.
Thomas Bresson / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)FN-0004 · Insects & Bugs
How to Identify a Caterpillar (and What It Becomes)
Identify caterpillars by color, markings, spines, and host plant — and find out which butterfly or moth they turn into — plus instant photo identification.
Thomas Bresson / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)FN-0003 · Insects & Bugs
Moth vs Butterfly: How to Tell the Difference
Moth or butterfly? Learn the simple tells — antennae, resting posture, body shape, and timing — and how to identify the exact species from a photo.
ReddishClover / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)FN-0001 · Mushrooms & Fungi
How to Identify Wild Mushrooms Safely (And When to Walk Away)
Identify wild mushrooms safely: key features to examine, species to learn first, deadly lookalikes, and why no single source should be your only check.
Cheongweei Gan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)FN-0002 · Wildflowers
How to Identify Wildflowers on the Trail: A Practical Guide
Identify wildflowers on the trail by observing four key things before you guess. Plus photo tips that improve accuracy and ways to build your skills.
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