These are self guided tracking workshops is designed to introduce a prospective new tracker to the general concepts involved in interpreting tracks, interpreting signs and trailing or following animals using tracks and sign. they are designed for the novice tracker and to add to the knowledge of the more experienced practitioner. The workshops mixes theory and practical through the use of real examples and videos.
Identifying Tracks
Module 1 Tracking Principles
Content
- Part 1 – What to look for in a track
- Part 2 – Foot structure and Morphology
- Part 3 – Tracking aids and resources
- Part 4 – CyberTracker
Module 2 – Gaits and track patterns
Content
- Part 1 – Walks and trots
- Part 2 – Lopes and Gallops
- Part 3 – Hops and bounds
- Part 4 – Variations
Module 3 Plantigrade animals
Content
- Part 1 – Rodents
- Part 2 – Lagomorph
- Part 3 – Insectivores
- Part 5 – Mustelids
- Part 6 – Bears
- Part 7 – Introduced species
Module 4 Digitigrades
Content
- Part 1 – Canines
- Part 2 – Felines
Module 5 Ungulates
Content
- Part 1 – Deer
- Part 2 – Wild boar and pigs
- Part 3 – Horses and similar
- Part 4 – Bison/cattle
- Part 5 – Sheep and Goats
Module 6 Reptiles and amphibians
Content
- Part 1 – Snakes and lizards
- Part 2 – Toads, frogs and newts
Module 7 Common invertebrates
Content
- Part 1 – Beetles
- Part 2 – Spiders
- Part 3 – Caterpillars, millipedes
Module 8 Bird Tracks
Content
- Part 1 – Small passerines
- Part 2 – Large passerines
- Part 3 – Birds of prey
- Part 4 – Owls
- Part 5 – Webbed birds
- Part 6 – Game birds and waders
- Part 7 – Water birds
