Deepen awareness by tapping your sense of smell, taste, touch, hearing and sight. Use your peripheral vision rather than turning your head. Look above and below you. Animals occupy niches in all the vertical and horizontal layers of a habitat. Heed your instincts.
Silence can speak volumes.
Animals may fall silent when a predator is passing through an area. Make yourself as small and unassuming as possible. If you must advance, take a roundabout route, never directly toward an animal. Think Like An Animal Imagine how the animal you are seeking spends its days. Check field guides to find out about life history and preferred habitats.