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
Romania Mammal Tour 2025 by Sakertours
Our 2025 tour report is also available now! As usual it was yet another epic tour with 3 different European Mink seen! Janos
Romania Mammal Tour 2024
Somehow I forget to add the 2024 Romania Mammal Tour report by Sakertours. It was a year when we eventually managed to see a Marbled Polecat on the tour. We knew it will happen one
Summer Mammal Watching in Romania
Hi Colleagues! I strong chance I will be in Romania this coming July. I would love advice to some mammal watching options there. I would love to do the naked mole rat safari