I made a determind effort to go out today, to my local wild woods, and ID as much -
As I could, taking some guides. Phone to be used as a web search backup. Although the battery was low.
Just as I started the wander, the peace was shattered by scramblers, who frequent some of the woods. Also a dog walker, whom I had a chat with and she had her spaniels off lead but not a Doberman 1yr old. She said it takes off and has just started sighting/scenting deer. She headed off and five minutes later, just as I was about to get my brew kit out, a large hind hammered passed me and had a Doberman chasing. I called it over and took it back up to where it saw the owner.
I would appreciate it if any 'experts' could ID any of the pics for me, either on the post or preferably via 'Comments' on the actual flickr images. I have my guesses from the Hamlyn Tracking guide, but would like confirmations.
I was shocked how much I did observe, deliberately walking slowly and scanning certainly helps.
These seemed to be put on slight rises/mounds on top of the rabbit poo.
???? by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Tunnel entrances 3m from Kill Site 2 feathers by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Kill Site 2 feathers by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Large Feather by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Near kill site 2
Scat/Poo by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Near kill site 2
Scat/Poo by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Kill Site 1
Bird Kill by Scotstechy, on Flickr
- game trails, what made them
- poo and ID what laid them
- find Hazel (bows), Elderflower (for whistles) ID any other trees
As I could, taking some guides. Phone to be used as a web search backup. Although the battery was low.
Just as I started the wander, the peace was shattered by scramblers, who frequent some of the woods. Also a dog walker, whom I had a chat with and she had her spaniels off lead but not a Doberman 1yr old. She said it takes off and has just started sighting/scenting deer. She headed off and five minutes later, just as I was about to get my brew kit out, a large hind hammered passed me and had a Doberman chasing. I called it over and took it back up to where it saw the owner.
I would appreciate it if any 'experts' could ID any of the pics for me, either on the post or preferably via 'Comments' on the actual flickr images. I have my guesses from the Hamlyn Tracking guide, but would like confirmations.
I was shocked how much I did observe, deliberately walking slowly and scanning certainly helps.
These seemed to be put on slight rises/mounds on top of the rabbit poo.
???? by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Tunnel entrances 3m from Kill Site 2 feathers by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Kill Site 2 feathers by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Large Feather by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Near kill site 2
Scat/Poo by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Near kill site 2
Scat/Poo by Scotstechy, on Flickr
Kill Site 1
Bird Kill by Scotstechy, on Flickr