Tracking
The art of tracking is one of the most powerful (and fun) tools there is for learning about and connecting to nature. It also has a wide range of applications for practical conservation. Tracking is a great way for nature enthusiasts of all ages to hone their observation and detective skills, build their knowledge of wildlife and place.
Dan is the author of the FSC Guide to British Bird Tracks and Signs and FSC Guide to Mammal Tracks and Signs and has a Professional (100%) certificate in Track & Sign from Cybertracker Conservation. He also offers training in wildlife track and sign identification for those involved in biological surveys and scientific research, an important modern application of this age-old skill.
Dan has presented for three consecutive years at the International Tracking Symposium
What people say about Tracking with Dan:
“I thought this was an excellent day out, a good balance of being informative and very enjoyable. I have already recommended it to several other people. I will never walk along a footpath in quite the same way again...” – Eileen
"Dan imparts his huge breadth of knowledge with humour . . . I learnt an incredible amount about what goes on in Nature when we're not around to see it directly, tuning in to the subtle clues and signs that are everywhere once we know how to read them.
I went on to participate in a Cybertracker 'Track and Sign Evaluation', in which I fared better than I'd expected, largely thanks to Dan's effective mentoring and encouragement. Thanks Dan! The woods seem more abundant with life than ever!" – Emily
“Dan's breadth of tracking knowledge and experience add valuable perspective and depth to survey skills for professional ecologists who are undertaking surveys for protected species.Dan really knows his stuff!” – Sean Reed CIEEM, Reed Ecology
“Another first in Scotland. Dan Puplett achieved a Level 4 in Track and Sign scoring 100% in the evaluation. This the first Level 4 I have issued and is richly deserved. Dan has great commitment to the art of tracking and is an excellent tracker.” - John Rhyder (Tracking evaluator and author of Track & Sign).
“My daughter and I spent the day with Dan on a tracking and foraging day and what a fantastic day we had! Dan is very knowledgeable and great with kids, he makes all of the activities fun but it is his infectious sense of wonderment and curiosity at the natural world which makes this day so special. Highly recommended.” – Anon
“Fantastic day out with Dan!” – Manja