Alligator River NWR: October 2025
I have just returned from a short trip to Alligator National Wildlife Refuge in NC. This location has several trip reports already so I’ll be brief here. I arrived jus
Land of Surf and Sand – Mammalwatching in Los Angeles County
Highlights of my four-day September trip to Los Angeles County include an Island Fox on Santa Catalina Island, Humpback Whales off of Long Beach, and a superb view of a Botta’
Tamias sp
Hello, On the advice of my friend, Jean-Michel BOMPAR, I share here three photos of Tamias taken this summer in Yosemite park at the Glacier point for the 2 first photo and at Mari
Florida (USA) – mammal report
Sharing another report, this time from Florida last December: 6 nights & 21 species including Big Cypress and Sherman’s Fox Squirrels, Golden Mouse, Oldfield and Florida
Central Washington (USA) – mammal report
Sharing a report from a fun weekend of mammal watching in central Washington: 2 nights & 25 species including Townsend’s and Washington Ground Squirrels, Coulee Chipmunk,
Southern California Trip
I went on a six day trip to Southern California – more sightseeing than animal focused but managed to see some animals along the way. I flew into LA and rented a car from M
Question on ( Gray Fox) in Southern Florida
Hi everyone! We’re planning a family trip to the Everglades area in April 2026. On past national park trips, I’ve had great experiences staying at “wildlife-friendly” Airbn
Colorado, 2025
A recent trip to Colorado to scout CU Boulder as a possible transfer option and to explore some of the state’s natural wonders. I nabbed a surprising number of mammal species
New publication on Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens)
Hi all, I thought I’d share a link to a significant and exciting new paper. Ginkgo-toothed Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) is very poorly known, mostly from strandings.
Polar bear sightings Svalbard-is it worth it?
Hi I’m thinking of making a trip to Svalbard to try and see some polar bears. I was wondering whether it is worth it with the new distances visitors now have to keep (500m).

