Our blog is for those who enjoy seeking wilderness. Whether you are a birder, an animal-lover, a hiker, a photographer, our blog is there to help you know where to go and how to do to have your next great nature experience. As biologists, we have traveled in a few countries and we would like to share with you our best adventures.
Horror and beauty in the dumps of Kirindy, Madagascar
How and where to see a fossa in Madagascar The forest was hissing. Intrigued, and a little scared, Frederik and I switched on our flashlights. […]
One extraordinary hour with the gorillas of Kahuzi-Biega National Park
We were going to see gorillas in the wild for the very first time. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, and one few people can boast about. For […]
The ghosts of Udzungwa Mountains National Park
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 […]
Spotting otters in the Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Otters are wonderful animals. With their streamlined body, webbed feet and water-repellent glossy fur, they are one of the best swimmers of all land mammals. […]
In vultures’ heaven: the Spanish Pyrenees
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 […]
True wilderness, no vampires: hiking the Carpathians in 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 […]
The Jewels of the Taiga
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 […]
Survivors of the extreme: wildlife of the Salar de Uyuni
The Salar de Uyuni is told to have the most beautiful views in South America. This large salt flat (the largest in the world) definitely […]
Our fabulous bestiary of the llanos
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 […]
Fantastic Beasts of Cornwall
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 […]
When stags brag: deer rutting season in the Belgian Ardennes
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 […]
Tunari National Park: wild life on top of the world
In 2014, I embarked on a PhD project to study the biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by the Polylepis woodlands of the Tunari National […]
From the mountains to the sea: New England’s natural treasures
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. […]
Conserving the rare Red-Fronted Macaw: a road trip through the Andes of Bolivia
In 2011, I took part in an expedition to record the presence of the Red-Fronted Macaws (Ara rubrogenys) in the Andean dry valleys of Bolivia […]
Where the lyrebirds, koalas and dingoes are: excursions around Brisbane
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, […]
Mini birds, maxi close-ups: a few hours at the Hummingbird Observatory
Hummingbirds are among the most amazing birds in the world: they shine with a thousand iridescent colors, have a long, thin bill to suck the […]
Among fairies and pheasants: the amazing birds of the Dongzhai Reserve
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 […]
Nose-to-muzzle with a Spectacled Bear in Chingaza National Park
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, […]
Bald eagles, fall magic and dramatic cliffs at Acadia National Park, Maine
Attracted by its beautiful landscapes, scenic road, hiking trails, beaches, extravagant summer ‘cottages’ and the best lobster in the world, more than three million tourists […]
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