The Forest Alarm System…

I had this response from one of the members of the forum, after wrtiting an article about bird language…

Ancient Wisdon No23 The Forset Alarm System

“Hey Julian. I just wanna say that the forest alarm system post you put up is great. I now walk through the woods in a totally different way, using my ears a whole lot more. I heard blackbird alarm calls in my garden the other day and immediately new something was up, as they have a nest with juveniles around. I looked accross to my shed, and sure enough there was a cat sat on the roof.”

So I thought I would add a little story about what happen on Saturday…

I was up early walking in the forest with my dogs, Rixa & Tahoe…

I’m currently training them how to follow behind me off the lead so they do not cause too much disturbance out in front of me as I move through the forest…

We came out onto a main pathway after moving through quite long grass, and I noticed a robin alarming in a tree, it was a few feet above my head, so I assumed he was alarming at my dogs, because I can usually walk under a singing robin in a tree and have it continue singing…

I stopped and listened for any other disturbance in the are abut heard nothing, and as I moved to continue deeper into the forest, a Buzzard gliding down from my left, down and along this main trail I was on and back up into the forest a few 100 feet away…

I don’t see buzzard in the forest as much as out in the open fields, but it was very close, and I susspect the Robin knew it was coming and that’s why the alarms…

So I shall be adding Buzzards to my list of animals that robins will talk about in this agitated manner…

If you have questions about the bird alarm system let me know its one of my favorite subjects…

Take Care

Walk in Awareness

P.S. If your looking for a local Bushcraft Group or want to start one, check out the forum at:

http://www.huntergathererschool.com/groups/

Bushcraft Local Groups Forum is Growing…

Hi…

If you read the last post about the Forum I set up help you find a local group to go out and practice your skills with. Then I’d like to give you an update…

The forum is growing, people like you are finding it, I’ve added some of the initial posts below, feel free to visit register and publish that your looking for a group, or want to start a group…

There are some instructions at the top to help you get started…

Walk In Awareness…

Julian

P.S. To go to the forum click the Find a local Group Link at the top of the page…

P.P.S. Let me know what topics you want to discuss and ask me your questions…

Some of the Forum Posts Are Below

Buckinghamshire

Hello, I’m looking for any bushcraft goups in the milton keynes area. If anyone knows of any groups or clubs in the area please let me know.

Essex

Hi, Interesting idea.
Very interested in looking to join with like minded individuals in Essex. We have plenty of woodland here but I dont know any yet that would permit us to use
Paul

Gloucestershire

Please could someone inform me if there are already any bushcraft / survival groups on the Gloucester and Stroud area.

Warwickshire

Im very interested in learning about bushcraft and survival i too watch ray mears is there any werw local to solihull to try and learn these skills

Warwickshire

… you would like to start a small group.

Hi folks, I am in my late forties, not as fit as I would like to be, but have developed a keen interest in what seems to be becoming quite a trend with old time campers, such as myself.

I would like to discuss, learn, and practice some basic bush craft skills with like minded people. In a safe, and relaxed environment.

Having just lit my first camp fire without matches, and awaiting my new Kelly Kettle, I feel that Bear Grylls and Ray Mears had better watch their 6! If only!!!

In all seriousness, if you would like to meet for a pint, and consider treking into the woodland with me, on a semi-regular bases, with a length of paracord, and a sharp knife, then please drop me a line.

Wiltshire

Hello All,

I would like to get together with other like minded people in the Wiltshire area to share knowledge and experience about bushcraft. In particular if anyone knows of any freindly farmers that would allow some bushcraft activities in his woods then please let me know.

Walk Softly.

“Imagine A World…”

Important Note: There is no sound for about 30 seconds…

Speaker:
Amory Lovins, Chairman and Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain InstituteDate: August 10, 2007

Location: Basalt, Colorado

Description:
At RMI’s RMI25 Gala, Amory Lovins gave a speech titled “Imagine a World…”. Below is an excerpt from his speech.

“…Imagine a world, a few short generations hence, where spacious, peppy, ultra safe, 120- to 200-mpg cars whisper through revitalized cities ad towns, convivial suburbs, and fertile, prosperous countryside, burning no oil and emitting pure drinking water — or nothing; where sprawl is no longer mandated or subsidized, so stronger families eat better food on front porches and more kids play in thriving neighborhoods; where new buildings and plugged-in parked cars produce enough surplus energy to power the now-efficient old buildings; and where buildings make people healthier, happier, and more productive, creating delight when entered, serenity when occupied, and regret when departed…”

Running Time: 10 minutes