Snow Signs in Finland
My thanks to Chris, who writes with some very interesting observations from the Kangasala region of Finland: “In the first picture (above), if you look…
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The Golden Leyland Cypress
My thanks to regular correspondent, Alban Cambe, for these excellent images. Which direction are we looking in the top picture above? Regular readers will spot…
Weather, navigation and hunting in Oregon
An interesting email exchange with Gary from Oregon, shared with permission: Tristan, I am very much enjoying your new book, “The Secret World of Weather”. …
Nature’s Clues & Signs 2 – Brockenhurst, New Forest
Recently I visited the town of Brockenhurst, in the New Forest, Hampshire, England. The New Forest is famous for its unique landscapes of ‘forest pasture’…
Which Way Are We Looking? – Australian Edition
I receive lots of emails asking whether the natural navigation signs in the books, newsletter and on the website work in the southern hemisphere. The…
The Tick Effect in Trees
The shape of trees and their branches reveal direction. This short video shows one method, but there are over 20 others too. You might also…
Clues and Signs in Trees – New Animation!
Here is the third in the short series of short animations. Hope you enjoy! If you missed the Water one, you can find that on…
Newsletter Mini Challenges
I just sent out my latest newsletter (you can subscribe at the bottom), which included the four mini challenges below: Answers at the bottom. 1.…
In Search of Bewilderment in Acid Country
This morning I went in search of acid country. It is a privilege to live in an area of chalk downland, the variety of plants…
Branches on the North Side of the Tree
The effect of the sun’s light on the way plants grow (phototropism) is often subtle and sometimes takes experience to read and decipher. However, occasionally…
Chilli Compass
Trees are the easiest plants to read to find direction, but one of my chilli plants is also doing a fine job. It has been…