The Art of Becoming a Naturalist

Follow Scott Rashid's journey from artist to respected author and wild bird naturalist, all without the benefit of a traditional "scientific degree." Propelled only by his love and fascination with wild birds, Scott's desire to do more is now colliding with the hard reality of finding enough time and money to do it all.
I made this film at no cost to Scott to help him increase his donation base so he can do more. It is my way of helping animals by helping the people who are already doing the hard work of conservation and rehab.
I could not have pulled this project off without the tremendous guidance of the Muse storytelling methodology developed by Stillmotion. Thanks to Patrick, Kathryn, and all the great folks at Stillmotion!
To find out how you can help Scott do more, visit:
www.carriep.org/
To find out about Muse and how to tell great stories, visit:
learnstory.org/
Royalty free music provided by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com/

[@DougGrinbergs]

I saw Scott's hummingbird presentation at Louisville Library the other night. Much admiration and appreciation for Scott and his talents. Me, I just contribute observations - photos and audio clips - to iNaturalist.

[@raymondbarlow]

Congratulations on all your efforts to help and preserve nature, wildlife and birds. A true naturalist, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank You. raymond

[@scottrashid6754]

Hi Raymond, Tom Bradley approached me about making this video and I jumped at the chance. I have to admit, it turned out much better than I ever expected. He did a wonderful job showing all of the aspects of my love for birds and art. Scott Rashid

[@varshaparihar1140]

you are my inspiration...... I also become a naturalist in future because .... I love with nature.......... I realy attached with.....nature..... give me blessing for becoming a naturalist..... ☺🙂☺

[@davidschmidt270]

If I was a rich man.... I'd set you up so you could do these kinds of projects all the time...I think it's great for a man to follow his passion, how much more when it's helping mother nature

[@natureaestheticmoments2887]

Do what you love sounds much better than love what you do. Congratulations for following your mind.

[@mountainguru529]

You are an inspiration ! Thank you so much for what you do .

[@Saiarts_yt]

For me, I honestly wont be a nature or outdoor enthusiast. The fact I am a civilizationist, which is the term I gave it as to being a urban maturalist. I make a good note of how the local plants, buildings, structure, environment, terrain, and a history. I live in New York and we have a lots concrete building from the warnings of the Cuban missile attack in 60's. I also took note of the possible hazard shelters for disasters. I also know about the exits to an different states in case of evacuation. So I am a civilizationist even if I am a newbie outdoor enthusiast.

[@derekhaselhorst5568]

lovely

[@LazyGoatYT]

very cool!

[@SithSereyPheap1]

Some fellow get very little out of life.They have eyes for seeing,but notice nothing.They have ears for hearing,but what they hear goese in one ear and out the other.They have as many little gray brain cells as a naturalist have,but their mind remain empty because they have no curiosity,no power of concentration,no ability to store what they learn.But not a naturalist,his eyes and ears are keen,his mind full of questions that he want to have answered.He want to know all about the world in which he live and he is not satisfied with finding out about the " what it is ? ",he want to know the " why is it ? ",as well.

[@luministpictures6235]

Curiosity is the fundamental requirement for becoming a naturalist. Naturalists wake up every morning with a passion to know why nature and animals behave the way they do. That passion is fed by really seeing, not just looking... understanding details others never notice. Naturalists do this not because they have to, they do it because they want to. They have a deep desire to do it because they enjoy it for it's own sake, not because it is a requirement forced upon them by someone or something else.

[@ciencianaturaleza767]

suscription and like!

[@Koala88]

Imma study Koalas