Tailor made tour report Friday, the 28th June 2024 After months of immensely looking forward to this… Read more
In this item we highlight about two species, usually lesser known but certainly just as interesting local fauna, seen during… Read more
In previous news items we put the carnivores in the spotlight. We outlined the year in the life of the… Read more
In this item we highlight about about two enigmatic bird species residing in dense, remote and often old growth… Read more
Despite unnaturally learned behavior in apex predators due to artificial bait, a night in a hide to observe large carnivores… Read more
Despite unnaturally learned behavior in apex predators due to artificial bait, a night in a hide to observe large carnivores,… Read more
There are three themes in the life of northern brown bears: fattening up for winter, hibernation and reproduction. The complete… Read more
For almost ten years now we have been guiding in Poland to observe large carnivores there. Especially the last two… Read more
Great Bieszczady! Assisted by my comrade and good fellow Mark Kaptein, I guide on an annual basis freelance for Naturetrek’s… Read more
Introduction During the year change period of 23-24 we spent a third time in China. Similar to August 2023 (see… Read more
The spectacular phenomenon of salmon migration The annual salmon migration and interaction with brown bears is a natural phenomenon that… Read more
At least one pack member visible to everyone Below a telling image from a misty morning during late summer 2023:… Read more
In this news item, a few anecdotes and highlights of the trip report to Spain to observe brown bears in… Read more
Beavers are critical to healthy ecosystems. Their dam building improves water quality and provides homes for countless species. Incredible sightings… Read more
In this news item we highlight, in words and images, four of the nine sightings we made of Iberian Lynx…. Read more
Last year we did Finland during late summer ; a tour concept in which staying overnight in the hides for… Read more
Challenging and different but always rewarding A spring visit to Spain is always something to look forward to after the… Read more
Monks Seals in full glory This spring we visited Greece for the first time. The main goal there is to… Read more
Multiple freelance guiding in Poland this spring was again very productive. Something we are really proud of. In an enormous area,… Read more
The combination of looking for Iberian Lynx and Iberian Wolf is one of EB5’s annual traditions. A trip that we… Read more
Intro A negative PCR test 48 hours before departure: Covid was the only thing that might have stopped us from… Read more
The first of three new tours has been added to the EB5 website! A journey that focuses entirely on either… Read more
Sierra Andujar: a lynx heaven on earth As described in detail before, the Andujar Mountains, part of the Sierra Morens… Read more
Spain: is and has been for a long time a top destination on European soil in terms of wildlife. In… Read more
Spitsbergen “The land of the midnight sun” From June onwards (when the sun never sets) the Svalbard archipelago has made… Read more
Always great to receive words of appreciation regarding people who’s trip has been based on EB5’s trip advice. Seems our… Read more
A 100% mammal (holi)day enjoying the spectacle of mustelids in a specially designed hide from dusk till midnight with an… Read more
Introduction Sunday noon, the 7th of June 2020. My wife scrolling down over some news sites, suddenly yells out ‘Aha,… Read more
Introduction The Iberian Peninsula is home to three large carnivores: Cantabrian Brown Bear, Iberian Wolf and Iberian Lynx. All of them… Read more
Offering tailor made trips, EB5 tries to satisfy peoples different approaches to itineraries based on personal preferences, budgets, time tables,… Read more
Our tailor-made summer wildlife trip to Poland organised by EB5 was far beyond our expectation. We never imagined we would… Read more
Things do change Fifteen years ago less than 100 Iberian Lynx remained in the wild. Back in those days the… Read more
In m’n geboortedorp Zondagmiddag 6 juni…m’n vrouw, struinend door wat nieuws online op haar IPad, zegt luidop: ‘Hier seh, ne… Read more
Normally at this time of year (Easter 2020) I feel at home in the extreme South Eastern corner of Poland,… Read more
Saturday, the 28th of February 2020, Andujar – Spain. Our daily gathering takes place at the only available table in… Read more
The relatively poorly known Bieszczady Mountains remain a wild and remote wilderness home to some of Europe’s most exciting wildlife…. Read more
An atmospheric report of our China trip is added to the EB5 report chapter! For Jan it was all about… Read more
Jan has again been guiding this summer, he has been doing this successfully for Finland’s well known three large carnivores… Read more
Saiga antelope are one of the most ancient mammals on earth. Unique, goat size animals being the only species in… Read more
Iberian Lynx – current facts and figures Will soon be back in the Sierra Andujar a prime and well known… Read more
INTRO As with previous years our multiple options Bieszczady Poland tours are a never ending story with an ever growing… Read more
Finland’s only endemic mammal The Saimaa Ringed Seal Pusa hispida saimensis got isolated from the Baltic Seal Pusa hispida bothnica… Read more
INTRO Anno 2018 about 300 Cantabrian Brown Bears can be seen roaming wild and freely in the foothills of the… Read more
Detlef Tibax, artist behind all black and white drawings and paintings on the EB5 website, is developing his personal project. A… Read more
All previous trip reports of past EB5 tours are listed like before by using PDF files. New is the symbol… Read more
Multiple types of tours took place last year in Biesczady, Poland: fixed departures, tailor made tours and independant travellers ;… Read more
Three new drawing are visible on the home page: one for FIXED DEPARTURES, a 2nd one one for TAILOR… Read more
PJ’s pics from this and previous tours coming with this NEWS item, show once again how pristine and outstanding the… Read more
