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Staffan Widstrand Collection

Staffan Widstrand is a renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist who has captured breathtaking moments in nature across Europe

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: European grey wolf (Canis lupus) interacting with a European brown bear (Ursus arctos) Kuhmo

European grey wolf (Canis lupus) interacting with a European brown bear (Ursus arctos) Kuhmo, Finland, July 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in flight, Monfrague National Park, Extremadura, Spain

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in flight, Monfrague National Park, Extremadura, Spain, March 2009

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on White lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on White lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Orca / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Orca / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January. Cetaceans are attracted to this area to feed on the large numbers of spawning Herring fish

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with mouth open, Kuhmo, Finland. July

RF- European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with mouth open, Kuhmo, Finland. July

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: White tailed eagle / Erne (Haliaeetus albicilla) portrait, Flatanger, Nord-Trondelag

White tailed eagle / Erne (Haliaeetus albicilla) portrait, Flatanger, Nord-Trondelag, Norway, February

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) in flight, Flatanger, Norway, June

RF- White tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) in flight, Flatanger, Norway, June

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) taking off, Flatanger, Norway, November 2008

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) taking off, Flatanger, Norway, November 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) landing in snow, Flatanger, Norway. November

RF- Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) landing in snow, Flatanger, Norway. November

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest in Tarcu mountains nature reserve, Natura 2000 area

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest in Tarcu mountains nature reserve, Natura 2000 area, Southern Carpathians, Romania, May 2014

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: White water lilies (Nymphaea alba) on surface of Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

White water lilies (Nymphaea alba) on surface of Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Aerial image of Dehesa forest, Salamanca Region, Castilla y Leon, Spain, May 2011

Aerial image of Dehesa forest, Salamanca Region, Castilla y Leon, Spain, May 2011

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: European bee eater (Merops apiaster) pair at nest at breeding site, Danube delta rewilding area

European bee eater (Merops apiaster) pair at nest at breeding site, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania, June

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Fireweed / Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium angustifolium) in flower, Kuhmo

Fireweed / Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium angustifolium) in flower, Kuhmo, Finland, July 2009

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Two Greater black backed gulls (Larus marinus) fighting over fish, Flatanger, Norway

Two Greater black backed gulls (Larus marinus) fighting over fish, Flatanger, Norway, June 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) on branch, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009

Night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) on branch, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Greater black backed gull (Larus marinus) swallowing large fish, North Atlantic, Flatanger

Greater black backed gull (Larus marinus) swallowing large fish, North Atlantic, Flatanger, Nord-Trndelag, Norway, August 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) perched on branch in snow, Flatanger, Norway

Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) perched on branch in snow, Flatanger, Norway, November 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Black stork (Ciconia nigra) in flight, Monfrague National Park, Extremadura, Spain

Black stork (Ciconia nigra) in flight, Monfrague National Park, Extremadura, Spain, March 2009

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in tree with dead bird, wings out stretched, Flatanger

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in tree with dead bird, wings out stretched, Flatanger, Norway, November 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Hoopoe (Upupa epops) male feeding female in courtship display, La Serena, Extremadura

Hoopoe (Upupa epops) male feeding female in courtship display, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain, April 2009

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- White storks (Ciconia ciconia) nesting on poles erected by the city of Caceres in Extremadura

RF- White storks (Ciconia ciconia) nesting on poles erected by the city of Caceres in Extremadura, Spain, to compensate for the removal of an old farmhouse supporting a colony of storks

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Two Eurasian Brown bears (Ursus arctos) one adult, one juvenile, play-fighting in water

Two Eurasian Brown bears (Ursus arctos) one adult, one juvenile, play-fighting in water, Kuhmo, Finland. July 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Female Spanish / Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) jumping from rock, Gredos mountains

Female Spanish / Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) jumping from rock, Gredos mountains, Spain, November 2008. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos) rubbing back against tree, Suomussalmi, Finland

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos) rubbing back against tree, Suomussalmi, Finland, July 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two cubs, Suomussalmi, Finland, July 2008

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two cubs, Suomussalmi, Finland, July 2008 WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Fallen tree trunk in old growth, taiga forest in Oulanka National Park, Finland, September 2008

Fallen tree trunk in old growth, taiga forest in Oulanka National Park, Finland, September 2008. WWE BOOK

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Wild Eurasian wolverine (Gulo gulo) Kuhmo, Finland, July 2008

Wild Eurasian wolverine (Gulo gulo) Kuhmo, Finland, July 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) calling, raised in captivity and newly released into the wild

RF- Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) calling, raised in captivity and newly released into the wild. Stockholm archipelago, Uppland, Sweden. September

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on white lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

RF- Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on white lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) profile in flight, Danube delta rewilding area

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) profile in flight, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Valle della Luna, Aggis, Sardinia, Italy, June 2008

Valle della Luna, Aggis, Sardinia, Italy, June 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Oulanka River, Finland, September 2008. Woodland predominantly Spruce (Picea abies)

Oulanka River, Finland, September 2008. Woodland predominantly Spruce (Picea abies) and Silver Birch (Betula verrucosa)

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Rowan tree / Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) leaves, Kuhmo, Finland, September 2008

Rowan tree / Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) leaves, Kuhmo, Finland, September 2008

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: European bison / Wisent (Bison bonasus) herd released into the Tarcu mountains nature reserve

European bison / Wisent (Bison bonasus) herd released into the Tarcu mountains nature reserve, Natura 2000 area, Southern Carpathians, Romania. May 2014

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Aerial view over the Danube delta rewilding area, showing various waterways, Romania

Aerial view over the Danube delta rewilding area, showing various waterways, Romania, June 2012

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Common roller (Coriacias garrulus) in flight with nesting colony behind, Danube delta

Common roller (Coriacias garrulus) in flight with nesting colony behind, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania, June

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- Eastern white pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) taking off from water, Danube

RF- Eastern white pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) taking off from water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania. May

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: RF- White water lily (Nymphaea alba) on calm water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

RF- White water lily (Nymphaea alba) on calm water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: White Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in flight, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania May

White Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in flight, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania May

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) at a bear watching site in Sinca Noua

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) at a bear watching site in Sinca Noua, Piatra Craiului National Park, Southern Carpathians, Rewilding Europe site, Romania

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) landing, Faia Brava Reserve, Coa valley

Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) landing, Faia Brava Reserve, Coa valley, Portugal, May

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum) Campanarios de Azaiba Nature Reserve, Salamanca Region

Tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum) Campanarios de Azaiba Nature Reserve, Salamanca Region, Castilla y Leon, Spain

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: White tailed sea eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) in flight, Flatanger, Norway, June 2008

White tailed sea eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) in flight, Flatanger, Norway, June 2008 DUPE OF 1213183; TO DELETE

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Longhorn beetle (Dorcadion equestre nogelli) Ignoussa Mountains, near Lake Kerkini

Longhorn beetle (Dorcadion equestre nogelli) Ignoussa Mountains, near Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009

Background imageStaffan Widstrand Collection: Male Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica) Sierra de Gredos, Spain, November 2008

Male Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica) Sierra de Gredos, Spain, November 2008



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Staffan Widstrand is a renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist who has captured breathtaking moments in nature across Europe. In Kuhmo, Finland, he witnessed the rare interaction between a European grey wolf and a European brown bear, showcasing the delicate balance of predator and prey. Moving to Monfrague National Park in Extremadura, Spain, his lens caught the majestic Griffon vulture soaring gracefully through the sky. Venturing into Romania's Danube delta rewilding area, Staffan discovered a charming scene where a Pool Frog sat serenely on a White lily pad. His journey continued to Troms County in Norway where he encountered an awe-inspiring Orca surfacing from icy waters - an unforgettable sight that epitomizes the beauty of Scandinavian wildlife. In Flatanger, Nord-Trondelag and Senja, Norway, Staffan focused on capturing stunning portraits of White-tailed eagles and Golden eagles as they soared through their natural habitat. These powerful birds symbolize strength and grace against breathtaking backdrops of snow-covered landscapes or vast open skies. Throughout his travels across Europe's diverse ecosystems, Staffan also explored enchanting forests such as Tarcu mountains nature reserve's Beech forest in Romania or Dehesa forest in Salamanca Region, Castilla y Leon, Spain. He marveled at the intricate beauty of white water lilies floating delicately on the surface of Danube delta rewilding area. Through his captivating images captured over many years spanning different seasons and locations throughout Europe's wildernesses; Staffan Widstrand invites us to appreciate not only the incredible diversity but also reminds us about our responsibility towards conserving these precious habitats for future generations to enjoy.