Wakey wakey – Hibernation ends for Europe’s brown bears

After a long winter’s hibernation of four to five months, come April, Europe’s Brown Bear population is waking up, and are at their most active and most visible as they forage for food after their self-imposed winter fast.

Join natural history specialists Wildlife Worldwide for a 4-day long weekend or mid-week, Brown Bear-watching tour amongst the fine taiga forests that straddle Finland’s border with Russia, noted for their Brown Bear populations, and all perfectly timed to take advantage of excellent spring viewing opportunities. Bears in Finland departs London daily May to mid-August 2008.

Amongst the fine taiga forests, lakes and rivers of Martinselkonen Wilderness Preserve, that straddle Finland’s border with Russia, Brown Bears have recently emerged from winter hibernation and are likely to be engaged in quelling the voracious appetites of newly born offspring.

Here, comfortable hides (with areas set-aside for sleeping and a private bathroom) offer great bear viewing and with 24-hour daylight, there are plenty of photographic opportunities. On previous tours as many as twenty bears have been sighted each night! Other wildlife highlights include Reindeer, Wolf, Wolverine, and interesting avian species such as Siberian Jays, Rustic Bunting and up to ten different owl species may be spotted.

The 4-day tour costs from £850 p/p including flights, transfers, lodge and hide accommodation, some meals and expert wildlife guiding.

For more information, visit Wildlifeworldwide.com.