Fin Whales off the Irish south coast…
The second largest mammal of earth, the mighty fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is frequently seen in Irish inshore waters during the autumn and winter months. A pelagic species t
New Trip Report -Tuscany and the Ebro Valley, Spain
I was in Europe for a the last two weeks of October. I was with my kids so wasn’t doing a whole lot of mammal watching, but I did do a little in Spain and Tuscany. The Ebro Valle
New Trip Reports – Arizona and the Netherlands
SE Arizona, 2011: Alan Dahl, a week & 16 species including Mexican Fox Squirrel and Antelope Jackrabbit. Double Dutch, 2011: Mark Hows, 3 days & 16 mammals including Bi-Col
Finland
Hi I’m planning a trip to Finland at the beginning of June, next year. My priority is wolverine. I’ve read the reports on here, and Wild Brown Bear – where Ma
New Trip Reports – Finland and Costa Rica
I’ve been sent two new reports Mark Hows in Finland with an impressive 26 mammals in 2 weeks including lots of rodents http://www.hows.org.uk/inter/birds/2011trip/finland/fin
Mammal watching in Carpathian mountains
A while ago I put a request for information out about mammals in the Carpathian Mountains, especially brown bears, so I thought I should report back. Well I failed to see bears.
Birch Mouse ancestor discovered in Inner Mongolia is new species of rare ‘living fossil’
Birch mouse ancestor discovered in Inner Mongolia is new species of rare ‘living fossil’ ScienceDaily (May 25, 2011) — Tiny fossil teeth discovered in Inner Mongolia
New Trip Report – Lynxes in Sweden
Until a a week ago a pair of Eurasian Lynxes had been seen daily for 3 weeks or so near Stockholm, at a Great Grey Owl Site. I’ve uploaded a couple of reports from people who
Tatras and Bieszczady (Slovakia & Poland)
Hi all, I will visit the Tatras and the Beskides (Slovakia & Poland) from 15th June until 5th July. Has anyone been in these mountains? I am particularly interested in carnivor
Bat workshop on Crete, 9/2011
This was posted on the SBDN listserve, thought it might be of interest. It sounds like a non-professional can participate, and a fairly spouse-friendly mammal trip. The reference t