Using A Tree Stump as a Compass on Hills
Regular readers will be familiar with the idea that a tree stump can be used as a compass. In trees exposed to plenty of sun,…
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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…
How to Navigate with Rainbows
Many people believe that a thing must be either beautiful or practical. But nature brims with examples that manage both. Rainbows are pretty, but they…
Red Sky in the Morning, Shepherd’s Warning
As the shepherds warn us, a red sky in the morning is not a good sign. We often see a notably red sky in the…
Nature’s Altimeter
The next time you get the chance to look across a valley to a high peak, make sure to enjoy your view of nature’s altimeter.…
Nieves Penitentes – A Rare Snow Compass
Nieves penitentes are an unusual snow formation, found only in dry air at high altitudes in areas exposed to intense sunlight. In the right conditions…
The sound of walking through a wood during a thunderstorm. That’s all.
Walking in a wood during a thunderstorm
What’s the difference between ‘windthrow’ and ‘windsnap’ in trees?
And how can they help me find my way in the woods? Both ‘windthrow’ and ‘windsnap’ are names given by foresters to trees that have…
How to Find Your Way with Tree Leaves
Earlier I showed how it is possible to find your way using the colour of tree leaves. Now I’d like to show you how to…