Saudi Arabia Feb-Mar 2023 (Jan Ebr)
Unfortunately I did not manage to be the first to make a report from Saudi Arabia, only the second, but at least I have topped Carlos … by 1 species! 13 species in 19 days an
Austria
I spent a couple of nights in Vienna in October 2016. I loved the city, which is now one of my favourites in Europe, but didn't do much mammal watching.
Lithuania
I spent two nights in Lithuania in 2026. I wasn’t looking for mammals and didn’t see any.
Madeira
I haven't been to Madeira yet, but I've included community reports from those that have.
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
I've taken two cruises off of Svalbard. Great scenery and good wildlife, even if ataking part in a cruise takes a bit of getting use to.
Egypt
I've been to Egypt twice, but for reasons other than mammals. In 1995 I spent a week on a boat out of Hurghada, where I was diving in the southern Red Sea. The diving was fabulous
France
I lived in Paris from 2005 to 2011 and saw most of the country's mammals.
Finland
In 2006 I began to hear rumours that Finland, famous for its Reindeer, saunas and rally drivers, was also emerging as the World Wolverine Watching Capital. I have long thought that
Estonia
I arranged my trip through Estonia Nature Tours. Marika Mann there is extremely helpful and was very keen for a successful trip. Marika has considerable experience running birding
Belarus
Belarus is famous for its Internet Brides, its 'dictator' and, umm.... Arriving into Minsk you are greeted by stony-faced passport control officers who pore in grim silence and wi