Go To Your Sit Spot
I have always hated homework. The idea of sitting inside pouring over a textbook never interested me. But imagine a homework assignment where you’re asked to sit and observe … Continue Reading →
Category: Tracking
Animal tracking
I Gave a Coyote the Yips!
Being alert counts, whether crossing a four-lane avenue or hiking in wilderness. I didn’t set out to learn about coyotes on this dreary November afternoon. But by paying attention … Continue Reading →
Tom Brown, Jr. has Died
This article contains an affiliate link. Tom Brown Jr. is an interesting character who sometimes made claims that people suspect were exaggerated. But he was undoubtedly one of the … Continue Reading →
When Birds Warn You – Believe Them!
It’s an early June morning and I’m strolling down a forest path. The sweet fragrance of California Bay Laurel is already wafting through the trees. It promises to be … Continue Reading →
Wildlife Tracking Introduction (Video)
A major threat to wildlife is habitat fragmentation. This occurs when humans build structures like high-speed roads, which are impassible to animals. Animals are unable to cross these barriers … Continue Reading →
Bobcat Hunts Rattlesnake (Video)
WARNING: This video shows a prey animal being caught and killed Bobcats are amazing creatures! I see their tracks and scat often when I’m hiking. But it’s a rare … Continue Reading →
Listen to the 5 Voices of Birds (Video)
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve written before about bird language and how you can use it to learn about your surroundings. I’ve explained how birds see everything that … Continue Reading →
Back Scratch Fever (Video)
This week on NatureOutside’s Facebook page we are reviewing a series of articles I wrote about trailing the American Black Bear. One of the easiest bear signs to detect is … Continue Reading →
As the Wind Blows… Estimating Wind Speed
This article contains affiliate links… Do you pay attention to the wind? I pay attention when I’m in the field tracking wildlife. But primarily I use wind direction. Stalking an … Continue Reading →
Tactical Tracking (Video)
I notice the track as soon as I emerge from the forest. I’m standing on a lonely ridge 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Yet the ancient sandstone looks like … Continue Reading →