A week ago, I begrudgingly returned home from a spur of the moment family holiday in Crete – a part of Europe I had yet to visit which, in retrospect, turned out to be rather beautiful. The week marked by blissful temperatures, great food, a lively local culture and numerous excursions on foot to investigate […]
via Dipping a Toe into Natural History of Crete — James Common
Doñana Delights Tour – Inglorious Bustards Boasting a truly remarkable mosaic of habitats, ranging from Stone Pine woodland and open grassland to sprawling marshlands, the Coto Doñana makes for some of the most diverse birdwatching in Europe. In the Coto del Rey area, visitors have the chance to encounter the mighty Spanish Imperial Eagle, as […]
via 7 of the Best Birding Tours with Local Wildlife Specialists — James Common
From the towering peaks of the Pyrenees and the frozen forests of Oulu, in Finland, to the snow-capped Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia, there is exceptional birdlife to enjoy at myriad sites in each and every corner of Europe. All of which are worth considering before you jet off to the opposite side of the world […]
Alderny Bird Observatory reports Just had a sighting in concerning a Lesser black backed Gull recorded by the ABO via field observation (ring read) here in Alderney 17th July. Spotted and photographed 24th July in Ares Beach, A Coruna Spain. The individual has travelled 838km in 7 days!
via Gull Flies 500 Miles in 7 Days — Natural History Wanderings
Ban Ki-moon, Kong Saharat, Li Bingbing and Gisele Bündchen among those aiming to spur action to protect endangered species (UNEP Press release) Nairobi: 25 May 2016 – The United Nations, backed by A-list celebrities from across the globe, today launched an unprecedented campaign against the illegal trade in wildlife, which is pushing species to […]
After our arrival on Kos island on 14 May 2019 came 15 May. Like on 14 May, we went again to the Alikes salt lake nature reserve. Where we saw this black-winged stilt. Like on Tilos, during the night we had heard a scops owl. As soon as we had entered the gate of the […]
via Black-winged stilts, sparrow of Kos, Greece — Dear Kitty. Some blog
