Wildlife Tracking
Dan delivers popular animal tracking courses in Scotland and beyond. The art of tracking is one of the most powerful tools there is for learning about and connecting to nature. It also has a wide range of applications for practical conservation and 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. 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 also runs courses in bird language which is the aspect of tracking that involve interpreting the calls and behaviour of birds and other wildlife.
Dan is the author of the FSC Guide to British Bird Tracks and Signs and FSC Guide to Mammal Tracks and Signs (2nd ed). He has the Specialist and Professional (100%) certificates in Track & Sign and a Level 3 in Trailing from Cybertracker Conservation. He has presented for five 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
“Dan Puplett achieved a Level 4 (Professional) in Track and Sign scoring 100% in the evaluation. This is 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