The Wind and Lower Plants
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Evolving Views
With bumps on the road, hopefully each year we grow more enlightened in our view of nature and our relationship with it. But there is…
The Snow Shadow Compass
There are two main types of snow compass: those formed by wind and those formed by sun. Here we will look at snow compasses created…
Equinoctial Gales
Last night winds reached 40mph here in West Sussex, bringing down a thick harvest of leaves. It was a breeze when compared to what some…
What is Fetch?
The definition of the word ‘fetch’ is simple: The distance that wind travels over open water. The first time we come across this word it…
Cat’s Paws on Water
When a gust of wind touches the surface of calm water, it creates a localised patch of bigger ripples. These can be seen as a…
Navigating by Windswept Grasses
It was great to be out there on Harting Downs again, in the mist, navigating by the feel of the wind and angles of the…
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.…
How to Make a Compass Out of Sand, Snow or Dust
Whenever you’re on sand or snow, tune in to the direction the most recent winds have been blowing from and you’ll find yourself surrounded by…