The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the winter season (October through to March), it hosts approximately 60 million monarch butterflies arriving at the end of an epic 4000 kilometre migration, from east of the Rocky Mountains. Find Out More
The Dordogne in south-west France is an excellent destination for birding, butterfly-watching and for wildflowers. It represents a ‘stepping-stone’ between the UK’s fauna and flora and that of more exotic regions. With a high diversity of species on offer, it is a wonderful region for the naturalist to explore. Find Out More
The Pieniny Mountains are considered one of Poland’s most beautiful regions and have remarkable biodiversity including over 130 species of breeding birds including wallcreeper, hazel grouse, black woodpecker, corncrake and eagle owl, and butterflies such as Apollo and a variety of blues. Find Out More
Located in the south-east of England, the historic county of Sussex encompasses a range of habitats including ancient woodland, chalk grasslands and flower-rich meadows. These support a fabulous diversity of birds, butterflies and plants – many unique to the area. Find Out More
Melnik is Bulgaria’s smallest town and rich in history, having witnessed the passage of Thracians, Romans and Byzantines. Melnik is renowned as a wine-producing area (one of the local varieties was a favourite of Winston Churchill’s) and for its naturally eroded sandstone pyramids. Find Out More
The sunny village of Fiss stands in a lovely elevated position looking out over the upper valley of the River Inn, set against a backdrop of high mountains. The area is a well-developed ski resort in winter, while in summer serves as a base for walking and nature holidays. Find Out More
Hampshire, the home of Wildlife Worldwide, plays host to a wealth of wildlife. Offering a mix of city, coast and countryside habitats and landscapes, the county provides refuge for a multitude of bird species, water voles, otters, deer and the infamous New Forest ponies to name but a few. Find Out More
Occupied since Thracian and Stone Age times, the village of Trigrad lies 40 kilometres west of the town of Smolyan, and the nearby Trigrad Gorge offers visitors activities such as caving and hiking. The gorge spreads along the Trigradska River for about 3 kilometres and is rich in wildlife. Find Out More
Located in a historic region of southern Poland, Ponidzie lies in in the Małopolska Upland which extends from the upper Vistula Valley to near Radomsko in the north-west. The beautiful Holy Cross Mountains lie in the middle of the region, while the city of Kielce is an ideal base from which to explore the area. Find Out More
Krumovgrad is situated in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains and is a popular region with tourists on account of its interesting historical sights and unspoiled nature. Located 310 kilometres from the capital, Sofia, the town of Krumovgrad is populated mainly by ethnic Turks and Bulgarians. Find Out More
Located at an ecological crossroads between continental Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia, the Rhodope Mountains are home to a remarkable abundance of flora and fauna. Mostly found within Bulgaria and stretching into northern Greece, the Rhodopes are one of the last great wildernesses in Europe. Find Out More
Named after the meandering River Lot, this picturesque valley is flanked by rugged limestone cliffs and is steeped in history. With its traditionally managed countryside rich in colourful wildflower meadows, wild oak woodlands and acidic heathlands, it’s a paradise for naturalists. Find Out More
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