EarthTracks

I recently recieved an updated version of Animal Tracks by Olaus Murie and Mark Elbroch in the Peterson Field Guides. I was glad to see that Mark Elbroch was chosen to update Olaus Murie’s work. A new quick reference track key has been added to the front as well as several pictures which are throughout the book. Comments by Mark were placed throughout the books as updates were noted and made. I enjoyed the insect, bird, amphibian and reptile sections with photos. If you only own one tracking book. This should be it.

Animal Tracking Basics by Jon Young and Tiffany Morgan

www.jonyoung.info

www.wildernessawareness.org

Jon Young is the founder of Wilderness Awareness School and developed the Kamana Naturalist Training Program. He also apprenticed under Tom Brown Jr. for several years as well as Ingwe and other elders. I can say that Jon Young and his programs have had a big influence on my tracking and nature training. So I was surprised to come across his book at the bookstore and very eager to start reading. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. Most tracking books are just about the print, measurement and identifying. This book actually helps you build a foundation to enjoy nature as well as tracking skill. Every Naturalist would benefit from this book. It has so much information about developing your senses, awareness, and covers what I call the Core Routines. I wonder where I got those? (Kanama of course!) It also has a great section on Bird Language that all Birders will like. I highly recommend this book!