Birds can guide the way to potable water in wild
Did you know that an average human can survive at most only three days without water? That being said, the number gets even lower when we consider the harsh environment of forests. That should give you an estimate of how crucial it is to find a source of potable water as the very first step when you find yourself stuck in an emergency out in the wild. As easy as it is to say, finding clean drinking water could take days if they are unfamiliar with nature and its ways.
A simple trick to finding potable water in such situations can be observing birds in the wild to find a source of potable water. Depending upon the situation, you can either follow the direction they are flying to or against them and significantly increase your chances of finding water as soon as possible.