Bradt - 52 European Wildlife Weekends

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Discover Europe’s incredible wildlife through 52 weekend adventures designed to showcase the continent’s diverse mammals, birds, reptiles, and more. This guide by expert James Lowen offers a unique way to explore nature without needing a long trip.

A comprehensive guide to Europe’s best wildlife-watching weekends throughout the year.

This groundbreaking book from Bradt is the first to focus entirely on Europe’s rich wildlife-watching opportunities. Written by James Lowen, the acclaimed author behind popular wildlife guides, it breaks down the continent’s natural wonders into 52 weekend-sized trips. Each trip highlights the best places and times to spot a variety of wildlife, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies, birds, and flora.

While many think of far-flung destinations like Antarctica or Africa for wildlife, Europe offers incredible experiences year-round that can be enjoyed in just a weekend. Whether you want to see bears in Finland or Romania, wolves in northern Spain or Poland, or whales near Iceland, Ireland, or the Bay of Biscay, this book has you covered.

Orchid enthusiasts can explore Italy, Crete, or the Costa del Sol during spring, while birdwatchers can witness migrating raptors in Gibraltar, crane gatherings in mid-France, or breeding owls in Sweden’s northern forests. Spanning from the Arctic to Europe’s southern borders with Africa and Asia, there’s a stunning array of wildlife and landscapes waiting to be explored.

Perfect for both seasoned wildlife tourists and beginners, this guide is packed with vibrant color photos, inspiring itineraries, handy directions, and expert tips on how to find, identify, and enjoy the continent’s most exciting animals.

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