European Wildlife Expedition!

[Nature Traveler]

Few think of Europe for wildlife expeditions, but I can say after spending near two months there this past summer, and seeing over 50 species of mammals, that it is absolutely outstanding! You have to work a bit harder and deal with a lot of inconveniences like good inexpensive wine and amazing cities....but the fauna is rich. We spent time in Italy, Spain, Greece and France mostly. Take a look at the separate trip reports below for the details! Enjoy.

 

Coke

 

Spain

http://cokesmithphototravel.com/wildlife-of-spain.html

 

 

Italy

http://cokesmithphototravel.com/italy-wildlife-safari.html

 

 

Greece

http://cokesmithphototravel.com/greece-roadkill-safari.html

 

 

France

http://cokesmithphototravel.com/wildlife-week-in-france.html

 

 

Edited September 13, 2013 by Nature Traveler

[Game Warden]

What, no Portugal on there @@Nature Traveler?

[Nature Traveler]

Almost! Next time!

[Game Warden]

Big welcome for you and family at the HQ if you do Coke!

[kittykat23uk]

You could stop over in Sunny Norfolk too and we'll take you to see our grey seals!

[Super LEEDS]

@@Nature Traveler thank you for sharing, I've enjoyed all your TRs and looking forward to these.

 

Always wanted to track down bears, lynx and wolves in Europe and hope to one day, even snakes.

[Nature Traveler]

I was hoping to see more snakes too - saw some amazing lizards and skinks, but snakes were few.... We were pretty lucky with the mammals however.

[Nature Traveler]

Thanks Game Warden! Are you base in Portugal?

[Game Warden]

Indeed I am

[CapitanBurton]

an excelent trip in my country, and very fortunate to see our two endemic national jewells: iberian linx and imperial eagle in sierra de andujar. the next time, don´t miss Doñana in the southwest. Congratulations and invite to all of you to discover my fascinating country!!!!

[Nature Traveler]

Thanks Captian! I had not heard to much about Doñana NP. I have just researched it a bit more - is it easy to see the Lynx there? There were several outstanding images on the internet of the lynx.... Definitely interested. I would not mind retiring in Spain but I don't think I can ever afford EU taxes....I think Thailand will have to be where we finish out!