There is so much around us to identify in nature that its hard to know everything, but there are animals, plants and nature that you will know the names of and facts about them. To help there are a large number of guides and books available, as well as internet sites.
So many that it can be hard to know what ones to buy and take around to help. Carrying guides can get heavy so having the right type with you can help if you want to do identification in the field.
When I am out looking at nature I will usually have a book or two with me – such as wildflowers or trees. However to save some weight and bag space I have been using id charts from the Field Studies Council.
The fold out charts cover a wide range of animals, plants and nature and being laminated make them ideal for the outdoors. The charts are great for Young People and help them with identification.
https://www.field-studies-council.org/product-category/publications/
The snail picture (Garden Snail) in the blog was a photo I took this morning. The snail was on the top of a fence post having a drink from the rain water.
What do you use to identify nature whilst your out and about?
Sparrowhawk Bushcraft 
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