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Black Grouse – Canton of Fribourg

Black Grouse – Canton of Fribourg

Each spring, the black grouse enlivens the mountains of Fribourg with its spectacular courtship display. From cold nights and deep silence to the first rays of sun, this fragile ballet embodies both the richness and…
Badger in Switzerland

Badger in Switzerland

The European badger, a discreet inhabitant of Swiss forests, plays a key role in ecological balance. Omnivorous, social, and resourceful, it fascinates while deserving protection against threats to its populations.
Bearded Vulture – Switzerland

Bearded Vulture – Switzerland

The Bearded Vulture in Switzerland: The Return of a Sky King The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the “bone breaker,” is one of the most spectacular and iconic birds of prey in Europe.…
Griffon Vulture – Fribourg Region

Griffon Vulture – Fribourg Region

The Griffon Vulture in the Fribourg Region: A Remarkable Summer Visitor Every summer, the skies of the Fribourg region are graced by the majestic presence of the Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus), one of Europe’s largest…
Autumn colors in Lötschental, Switzerland

Autumn colors in Lötschental, Switzerland

Here are some photos of the Autumn colors in Lötschental valley, in Switzerland. During a beautiful hike in the middle of these incredible landscapes, along the Lonza river up to the Anenhütte, I was able…
Lynx in Switzerland

Lynx in Switzerland

The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), is the largest of the European felines Hunted to extinction in Switzerland in the early 1900s, then reintroduced 40 years ago, its population is stable there. However, the lynx remains…
Doubs Drought 2018

Doubs Drought 2018

Here are some pictures of the drought on the Doubs in 2018. The photos were taken during a hike along the “river” to photograph the autumn colors in Switzerland. The Franco-Swiss river, in 2018, saw…
Alpine ibexes, Creux du Van, Switzerland

Alpine ibexes, Creux du Van, Switzerland

Le Creux du Van in Switzerland is famous for its alpine ibexes. Easy access (too much perhaps), this nature reserve is home to a group of alpine ibexes, which can be, depending on the day,…
Areuse Gorges, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Areuse Gorges, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

The Areuse Gorges (Gorges de l’Areuse in French) are located in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. Hiking on the trails along the Areuse River is relatively easy, and it is a beautiful walk in…
Haut Val de Bagnes – Valais – Switzerland

Haut Val de Bagnes – Valais – Switzerland

The Haut Val de Bagnes, in Valais canton of Switzerland, has been a protected zone since 1968. With a surface of 150 km2, this is the second biggest nature reserve in Switzerland, among its 1600…
Bisse de Savièse Torrent-Neuf, Switzerland

Bisse de Savièse Torrent-Neuf, Switzerland

The bisse of Savièse Torrent-Neuf, in the Valais in Switzerland, is a bisse old of more than 500 years. Built between 1430 and 1448, this impressive Valais bisse remained in operation until 1934. In 1935,…
Swiss Wildlife

Swiss Wildlife

Hi photographers and nature lovers! It’s been a while since I published an article, but today, I will share with you a bit of the swiss Wildlife, with a brand new presentation of the articles…