Discover what an animal's footprint says about its survival or habits. One family from New Jersey said they studied bird tracks along the water's edge. These tracks appear side by side, repeatedly, rather than one in front of the other. Use sticks to mark what you find. If tracks are scarce, ask why.
Safety makes the memory even better.
If you come upon an animal or group of animals, slowly back away. Be sure to give them their space and enjoy them at a distance. This is especially true if the animals have its young around. Our children learned very quickly that being silent means you see more on your excursions. Accompany your notes with sketches or photos.