In partnership with T h i n g 3 4 • T r a c k w i l d a n i m a l s Bird prints Which bird am I? Could my prints be a garden bird such as a sparrow or a webbed water bird such as a duck? Hoof prints Whose prints am I? Could my hoof print be from a deer or perhaps from a sheep? Paw prints Whose paw am I? Could my paw print be from a fox, a dog or even a badger? Look carefully as you explore the outdoors, can you spot animal footprints in the mud? Top tip: Animal footprints are easier to find in fresh mud after it’s been raining! A wild walk Autumn is a great time to go on a wild walk – with places to hide, secrets to unearth and wildlife to encounter, there’s so much to discover when you’re walking (and you can tick off a few of those 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ too)… What autumnal mini-beasts can you spot hiding under leaves, stones and logs or sheltering on plants? Top tip: You’re a giant compared to these little beasts so remember to be gentle and put them back where you found them! What different bugs can you discover underneath a log? Draw what you find: What different bugs can you discover underneath a rock? Draw what you find: What different bugs can you discover underneath some leaves? Draw what you find: T h i n g 3 1 • H u n t f o r b u g s
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Bird prints Which bird am I? Could my prints be a garden bird such as a sparrow or a webbed water bird such as a duck?
Hoof prints Whose prints am I? Could my hoof print be from a deer or perhaps from a sheep?
Paw prints Whose paw am I? Could my paw print be from a fox, a dog or even a badger?
Look carefully as you explore the outdoors, can you spot animal footprints in the mud?Top tip: Animal footprints are easier to find in fresh mud after it’s been raining!
A wild walkAutumn is a great time to go on a wild walk – with places to hide, secrets to unearth and wildlife to encounter, there’s so much to discover when you’re walking (and you can tick off a few of those 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ too)…
What autumnal mini-beasts can you spot hiding under leaves, stones and logs or sheltering on plants? Top tip: You’re a giant compared to these little beasts so remember to be gentle and put them back where you found them!
What different bugs can you discover underneath a log? Draw what you find:
What different bugs can you discover underneath a rock? Draw what you find:
What different bugs can you discover underneath some leaves? Draw what you find:
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Congratulations! You’ve now completed 4 activities from our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11¾. But don’t forget there’s still more for you to do on your very own wild walk at home…
- Blackberries are delicious picked from the wild (Thing 21 – Pick blackberries growing in the wild). See if you can find enough to cook up a yummy pudding to enjoy after your walk
- Find a horse chestnut tree and a worthy opponent for Thing 10 – Play conkers
Log your adventures at nationaltrust.org.uk/50things. If you complete all 50 you’ll receive an explorer badge and a special reward for your family!
My leaf findings: Stick a leaf that you have caught in the space below. What type of tree does it come from?
My tree rubbing: Take a rubbing of the tree that you have explored inside in the space below:
Trees are simply tree- mendous in Autumn! Why not try Thing 22 – Explore inside a tree?
Autumn is the best time of year to try catching falling leaves! If it’s a windy day, stand so the wind blows into you – it will help bring the leaves towards you.
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