Flying squirrel in Finland
This May I’ll be in Finland. Is there anyone that has good info on whom to contact to find flying squirrels in eg the Lieksa /Kuhmo area. I know further south has more options bu
Abruzzo Mai 2025
A very brief trip report about our trip to the well-known Abruzzo region of Italy. Mammal-wise, it was very unimpressive, but it contains information that could be helpful for othe
Short trip to southern Spain
This report doesn’t bring any groundbreaking news about where to see Iberian Lynx around Andújar, but for me it was quite special moment. It’s a short winter trip story from s
Spotted: Beluga in the Netherlands
For the last week or so, a Beluga whale has been frequently spotted on the Dutch west coast. According to a local NGO, the animal is in good health and just seems to enjoy itself i
Mammal streak – a challenging way of mammalwatching
Last year I did a mammal streak i Sweden. One new species per week for as long as possible. Here is a short report about the experience, how to do a mammal streak and why it’s su
Advertising: The Azores with Royle Safaris, July 2027
As mentioned in our annual newsletter at the start of the year Royle Safaris will be launching our first dedicated whale watching tour to the Azores in 2027. We have now finalised
Advertising: Eurasian Lynx of Estonia Photo Tour — March 11–18, 2026
Dreaming of true Eurasian lynx encounters in the wild? Join Cat Expeditions in Estonia this spring for an intimate, 8-day photo tour focused on Europe’s most elusive wild cat. Wi
The start of The Big Cat Year and the quest for the Iberian Lynx!
What a great way to start the Big Cat Year with a visit to Sierra de Andujar, the stronghold for the Iberian Lynx. Around 2000 it was at the brink of extinction with only around 15
Travelling with Thermal
Hi everyone, I am considering buying a Thermal Master X2 (as it has a wider angle lens than the otherwise similar T2 Max – please correct me if I am wrong). I can’t jus
New Podcast Episode: János Oláh
Happy New Year everyone! In the first podcast of 2026 Charles and I talk with professional bird and mammal guide János Oláh from his home in Hungary. János set up Sakertours in