Spring is a time of year when the movements of wildlife become more apparent.

Whether they’re traces left in the snow or mud, many people might be curious about how to identify footprints they come across after a long winter.

The Nature Conservancy last week held a webinar to help people identify a variety of species common in our part of North America.

If you missed the webinar, don’t fret. The Nature Conservancy has a kit available to help people identify familiar and not-so-familiar paw prints.

Andrew Holland says some species are easy to identify while others may be harder to pinpoint if you don’t know what to look for.

He says black bears for instance will often stomp their feet repeatedly in the same area so their foot prints are often more profound. Holland says the guide shows different types of paw prints or foot marks to make it easier to identify animals in your area.