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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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