Wildlife and Nature
Wildlife and nature surround us and can make any travel a memorable experience. From our own back gardens to the most remote areas, wildlife is there to be found if you know where to look.
Continue reading to discover some of the wildlife that you can see as you travel from home, how to interact without disturbing the habitat and how to take photographs to make your memories last.
While every wildlife encounter is unique, it helps if you get yourself into the right place at the right time. Planning is essential from being on the bird cliffs at the right time of the year, to knowing the location where deer will feed during the winter months in Scotland.
All of the wildlife encounters I suggest are not hidden secrets. They can be found easily and with planning are possible for most people. Just remember that you are not going to find Atlantic puffins in Iceland or Scotland during the winter months and cherry blossom and bluebell woods are somewhere to visit in the spring.
Planning a wildlife experience
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A guide to wildlife on the Shetland Islands
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Winter wildlife in the Cairngorms National Park
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A guide to the best towns for whale watching in Iceland
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The best Arctic destinations for polar bear encounters
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Wildlife in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone
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Discovering the unique wildlife of Iceland
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6 places to find nature and wildlife in Reykjavík
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How to ensure an ethical and sustainable safari experience
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Wildlife safari in Africa – Planning a photography safari
Birds
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Finding Puffins on the Great Saltee Island in Ireland
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A journey through Iceland’s gannet colonies
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Where to find owls in the UK
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Where to see puffins on Orkney
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Owls in the UK
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Seeking out Queensland’s mysterious cassowary, Australia
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Discover white-tailed sea eagles on Smøla Island, Norway
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Discover the best places to spot osprey in the UK
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Where do puffins live in the UK? – The best places to see puffins
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Puffin sightings: A guide to 6 of the best places to see puffins in Iceland
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Puffins at Hafnarhólmi near Borgafjörður Eystri
Mammals
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Spotting slow and sleepy sloths in Costa Rica
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Red squirrels in the UK
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Encountering capybaras on Colombia’s Eastern Plains
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Elusive cats: Spotting the Sri Lanka leopard
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Secrets of the night: Explore Malaysia’s mysterious civet cats
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Quokka wonderland: Explore Rottnest Island’s adorable wildlife
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Discovering the secret lives of dholes in BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, India
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Discover Panamanian white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica
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The Arctic fox: A symbol of Iceland’s wild beauty
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The “Big 5” safari animals
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Muntjac Deer- The barking deer
Marine Life
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Searching for orcas in Shetland
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Sea urchins in the UK – More than just a pretty shell
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15 beaches and seal colonies in the UK for seal watching
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How to see Atlantic grey seals on Lundy Island, Devon
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A Guide to grey whales in Baja California, Mexico
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A guide to manta ray encounters and diving in the Maldives
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Swimming with green sea turtles in Gili Trawangan – Indonesia
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How to see the seals at Donna Nook in Lincolnshire – 2023 guide
Flowers, plants, trees and fungi
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The best daffodil walks in the UK – 2024 guide
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Flowers of the Machair
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Mistletoe facts – A symbol of winter and love
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A short guide to coastal wildflowers in the UK
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Spiders webs in the rain forests of Nahuel Huapi National Park
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Exploring the enchanting rose gardens of London
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Sunflower sightings: Discover the best sunflower fields to visit in 2024
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A guide to common wildflowers of Iceland
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How to make the most of snowdrop season in the UK – 2024 guide
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Bluebell woods in the UK – 2024 guide
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Prickly pear in Morocco
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Lavender fields in the UK – 2024 guide

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