Fieldcraft and Animal Tracking: Get Closer to Wildlife (17/07/2022) Sunday, 17th July 2022 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tutor:  David Plummer

Renowned wildlife photographer and author David Plummer shares his secrets in this one day course aimed at teaching you the field craft required to get closer to wildlife while respecting and not disturbing the wildlife itself.

Learn valuable tips about:

Tracking and stalking animals.

Animal’s tracks and signs in the field.

Using bird’s alarm calls to locate predators.

Camouflage, clothing and hides

...and much more.

The course will be a combination of work in the classroom as well as out on the reserve at Woods Mill. Useful for wildlife photographers or those who just want to quietly observe British animals at close quarters.

Not suitable for children aged 14 and under.

Venue:  The Classroom, Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SD

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