Category Archives: Series: Writing the Wild Within

Writing the Wild Within: Part 5 – Why Fly when You can Soar?

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Ellen Wilson

Lean your face towards the sun.  Watch them.  They circle round and around, flying higher and higher.  That’s what they do.  And it’s most natural to them. Red-tail hawks fly in thermal air currents.  Because it’s easy.  After all, why … Continue reading →

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Writing the Wild Within: Part 4 – Standing Out From the Crowd

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Ellen Wilson

Ungulates do not want to stand out from the crowd.  They seek the protection of a herd. Equally, certain species of fish do not want to stand out from the crowd.  They seek the protection of a school. Large groups … Continue reading →

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Writing the Wild Within: Part 3 – Squirrel Away Your Energy

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Ellen Wilson

If you will watch an animal in the wild you will notice it doesn’t waste any energy.  All of the available energy an animal has goes into finding food, finding shelter, mating, and feeding its young.  An animal really doesn’t … Continue reading →

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