As a professional naturalist, I’m passionate about the natural world. As a keen traveller, I want to share the wealth of wildlife that we have in Europe – others can travel around the world (as I have in the past) but these days, my home continent is more than enough. If you like what I’m doing, please support me on Ko-Fi so I can continue to do more.
Recent posts
Best places for Butterflies in April
Where can you find butterflies in Europe in April? Here are some of the hotspots.
Matsalu National Park
The Matsalu National Park is a huge area of coastal meadows, marshes, woodlands and shallow water – everything a bird could need on migration.
Choughs on Ramsey Island
Ramsey Island is a peaceful idyll off the coast of Pembrokeshire in Wales. It is also home to the chough – a red-legged crow.
Best places for Wildlife in April
Where to go for the best wildlife and nature experiences in Europe in April
Butterfly-watching in January-February
You can see a few butterflies in southern Europe in winter, but it’s just a taster for things to come later in the year.
Book Review: Extramadura
A personal review of the Crossbill Guide to Extremadura, and other books in the sseries.
Lahemaa National Park in Autumn
Lahemaa is the oldest and large national park in Estonia, and it’s an easy trip from Tallinn. Here are some suggestions for seeing the best of the habitats it has to offer.
A smart-guided nature-watching tour in Estonia
Estonia is a great place for nature in autumn – bird migration, mammals and fungi especially. But when you don’t want a guided tour, or to do it all yourself, there is an alternative.
How to enjoy a night in a bear hide
Spending a night in a hide surrounded by wildlife is quite an experience, especially when that wildlife includes bears. Here are some tips to get the best out of such an experience.
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Nature-watching in Europe 