Fast Recognition and Optical Illusions in Nature
Our brains are pattern-recognising machines. This is true everywhere, but not least in nature, where it honed these skills over millions of years. Bird calls,…
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Natural Navigation in Brazil
A guest article by Pedro Jovchelevich Natural navigation in tropical biomes – My experience in the southeastern region of Brazil First of all I would…
Podcast Episode 4 Out Now!
The latest episode of my podcast – Badger Setts – has been released on all the usual platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/OutdoorClues You can get a taste of…
The Joy of Signs in Spring
by Tristan Gooley Time outdoors has become precious and there’s a joy in this. We’re all about to get better at appreciating the beauty and…
Allow the River to Invite You In
Whilst researching a chapter in the book, How to Read Water, I spent time with fly fishing expert and all-round river guru, Stuart Crofts. During…
Birds and Weather Signs
Perching birds usually face into any breeze. It stops their feathers getting ruffled, but more importantly allows them to take off quickly into wind. So…
The Early Bird – A Haiku
This month our rooster is paying no heed to its own circadian rhythms. Crowing before sunrise in June is not on. On top of which,…
Great Spotted Woodpecker Chick Calls
I passed this old tree trunk in a beechwood yesterday afternoon. It has been home to many generations of woodpeckers. This is the sound of…
How to Navigate Using Snow Strips
As is my habit at this time of year, I like to get out early after any overnight snow. The tracking opportunities are spoiling and…