The ghosts of Udzungwa Mountains National Park

June 4, 2020 seekingwilderness Africa, Tanzania

In the heart of the Eastern Arc Mountains, roughly five hours driving from Dar Es Salaam, lies the Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Although little known by tourists compared to other[…]

In vultures’ heaven: the Spanish Pyrenees

January 20, 2020 seekingwilderness Europe, Spain

I’ve had a sweet spot for vultures since I studied the breeding behavior of a pair of Cinereous or Black Vultures (Aegypius monachus) at the Zoo of Antwerp during my[…]

True wilderness, no vampires: hiking the Carpathians in Romania

November 29, 2019 seekingwilderness Europe, Romania

Transylvania. It evokes to most of us haunted dark forests and fog-crowned mountain peaks, home to the famous Count Dracula. To two biologists eager to explore the natural wonders of[…]

The Jewels of the Taiga

April 14, 2019 seekingwilderness Europe, Finland

Where to see wild Finnish Forest Reindeer in Finland In June 2018, I was lucky enough to present my work at the European Congress on Conservation Biology (ECCB) organized in[…]

Our fabulous bestiary of the llanos

February 6, 2019 seekingwilderness Colombia, South America

Colombia is undoubtedly one of the jewels of this planet: one of the 17 megadiverse countries of the world and home to almost 10% of the Earth’s known species. With[…]

Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis)

Fantastic Beasts of Cornwall

December 19, 2018 seekingwilderness Europe, UK

In a beautiful rugged land battered by the winds of the Celtic sea, home to the legendary King Arthur, dwell fabulous animals. Taking the opportunity of a short course we[…]

When stags brag: deer rutting season in the Belgian Ardennes

November 5, 2018 seekingwilderness Belgium, Europe

In autumn (September to November), the forests in the south of Belgium are home to one of the most impressive and beautiful wildlife spectacles of our region: the deer rutting[…]

From the mountains to the sea: New England’s natural treasures

May 23, 2018 seekingwilderness USA

Although Acadia is the only national park in the whole of new England, it is far from the only place where you can find nature. State parks, seashores and even[…]

Where the lyrebirds, koalas and dingoes are: excursions around Brisbane

April 22, 2018 seekingwilderness Australia

Brisbane is the most populated city of the state of Queensland, Australia. Located on the Brisbane river, it is only 950 km North of Sydney, almost next door for Australian[…]

Among fairies and pheasants: the amazing birds of the Dongzhai Reserve

March 6, 2018 seekingwilderness Asia, China

As I was freshly out of university in 2013, unemployed and without a dime, I decided to apply for positions as a field assistant. This was supposed to serve my[…]

Nose-to-muzzle with a Spectacled Bear in Chingaza National Park

January 24, 2018 seekingwilderness Colombia, South America

Where and how to see an Andean Bear in Colombia Chingaza National Park is located in the Eastern Andes of Colombia in the Orinoco region, only a few hours’ drive[…]