DonateУКActivitiesProjectsExpeditionsPublicationsPhotosVideosTeamPartners

Our Photos

Field life: camps, steppes and the people behind the work. Click any photo to view it fullscreen.

By the Tiligul EstuaryBy the Tiligul EstuaryBy the Tiligul EstuaryBy the Tiligul EstuaryPitfall monitoring on the Tiligul EstuaryPitfall monitoring on the Tiligul EstuaryAt the National Nature Park Tuzly Lagoons with Ivan RusevAt the National Nature Park Tuzly Lagoons with Ivan RusevAt the Black Sea coastal areaAt the Black Sea coastal areaExpedition to Dnipro-Orel SandsExpedition to Dnipro-Orel SandsIn the KamianskeIn the KamianskeA break during souslik management in Lviv RegionA break during souslik management in Lviv RegionMonitoring of agriculture lands for small mammals in Odesa RegionMonitoring of agriculture lands for small mammals in Odesa RegionWinter camping in the car during the expeditionWinter camping in the car during the expeditionBurning is a big threat for small mammalsBurning is a big threat for small mammalsPreparing live-trapsPreparing live-trapsSurveying small mammals with Natali Brusentsova and Oleksandr Rula, Odesa regionSurveying small mammals with Natali Brusentsova and Oleksandr Rula, Odesa regionSteppe valley in Cherkasy RegionSteppe valley in Cherkasy RegionMeeting colleagues - entomologists during the field monitoringMeeting colleagues - entomologists during the field monitoringMarmots can make burrows in the middle of the roadMarmots can make burrows in the middle of the roadA marmot burrowA marmot burrowShooting marmotsShooting marmotsSeringia plantation in the Odesa RegionSeringia plantation in the Odesa RegionNatali Brusentsova recording marmot burrowsNatali Brusentsova recording marmot burrowsAnemone nemoroides in the middle of steppe in Odesa regionAnemone nemoroides in the middle of steppe in Odesa regionOur team during marmot monitoring (ft Natali Brusentsova and Vitalii Kolomiichuk)Our team during marmot monitoring (ft Natali Brusentsova and Vitalii Kolomiichuk)Monitoring marmotsMonitoring marmotsTarutyno Steppe in the springTarutyno Steppe in the springMonitoring of small mammals with Taras Shevchenko Kyiv University studentsMonitoring of small mammals with Taras Shevchenko Kyiv University studentsMonitoring of small mammals with Taras Shevchenko Kyiv University studentsMonitoring of small mammals with Taras Shevchenko Kyiv University studentsMonitoring of hamsters in the wheatMonitoring of hamsters in the wheatSteppe marmotSteppe marmotHamster pups (~3 week old)Hamster pups (~3 week old)Vitalii Kolomiichuk preparing habitat assessment of small mammalsVitalii Kolomiichuk preparing habitat assessment of small mammalsSouslik colony on the shore of Yalpug LakeSouslik colony on the shore of Yalpug LakeFrumushika NovaFrumushika NovaRelocation of souslik from sunflower field to natural habitatRelocation of souslik from sunflower field to natural habitatRewilding areaRewilding areaHamster relocation from built-up areaHamster relocation from built-up areaMonitoring of small mammals with Taras Shevchenko Kyiv University students in Kasova HoraMonitoring of small mammals with Taras Shevchenko Kyiv University students in Kasova HoraBefore the habitat management, Kasova Hora was overgrown with tall vegetation, including tall fernsBefore the habitat management, Kasova Hora was overgrown with tall vegetation, including tall fernsSmall mammal monitoring in the Kasova HoraSmall mammal monitoring in the Kasova HoraOn the Tiligul EstuaryOn the Tiligul EstuaryOn the Tiligul EstuaryOn the Tiligul EstuaryFeathergrasses - iconic species of Pontic steppesFeathergrasses - iconic species of Pontic steppesBat monitoring team after night-time monitoring, happily waiting for team checking live traps early in the morningBat monitoring team after night-time monitoring, happily waiting for team checking live traps early in the morningMykhailivskyi SteppeMykhailivskyi SteppeTypical habitat of *Sicista lorigera*Typical habitat of Sicista lorigeraMonitoring of small mammalsMonitoring of small mammalsEuropean hamsters prepared for release to the wildEuropean hamsters prepared for release to the wildTransporting of European hamsters to the wildTransporting of European hamsters to the wildEuropean hamster burrow in the alfalfa field, Odesa RegionEuropean hamster burrow in the alfalfa field, Odesa RegionAlfalfa fields often are good habitats for small mammals, including protected European hamstersAlfalfa fields often are good habitats for small mammals, including protected European hamstersHamster rescue T-shirtHamster rescue T-shirtBirch mice monitoring in the Mykhailivskyi SteppeBirch mice monitoring in the Mykhailivskyi SteppeMeeting local volunteers in the Mykhailivskyi SteppeMeeting local volunteers in the Mykhailivskyi SteppePlastic buckets used for pitfall traps during birch mice surveyPlastic buckets used for pitfall traps during birch mice surveyYelanetskyi Steppe has one the highest polymorphism in Lacerta agilis colorationYelanetskyi Steppe has one the highest polymorphism in Lacerta agilis colorationMound of the mound-building mouseMound of the mound-building mouseOleksandr Gaidash during birch mice monitoringOleksandr Gaidash during birch mice monitoringMikhail Rusin during capture-mark-recapture of released hamstersMikhail Rusin during capture-mark-recapture of released hamstersOleksandr Gaidash during capture-mark-recapture of released hamstersOleksandr Gaidash during capture-mark-recapture of released hamstersConstruction of release enclosure for small mammals in the Tarutyno Steppe together with Rewilding UkraineConstruction of release enclosure for small mammals in the Tarutyno Steppe together with Rewilding UkraineMykhailivskyi SteppeMykhailivskyi Steppe*Sicista lorigera*Sicista lorigeraStudents of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine inspecting mound-building miceStudents of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine inspecting mound-building micePitfall traps packed for the surveyPitfall traps packed for the surveyYelanetskyi SteppeYelanetskyi SteppeYelanetskyi SteppeYelanetskyi SteppeEuropean hamster burrowEuropean hamster burrowVolunteers during hamster live-trappingVolunteers during hamster live-trappingIn search of the snow voleIn search of the snow voleSyniohora National Nature ParkSyniohora National Nature ParkFinding a piece of Russian rocket hitting our trap line in the Mykhailivskyi SteppeFinding a piece of Russian rocket hitting our trap line in the Mykhailivskyi SteppeSteppe pondSteppe pondEuropean hamsters before copulationEuropean hamsters before copulationBirch mouse in a bucket trapBirch mouse in a bucket trapMeeting with Vladyslav Artamonov on the ferry over South Buh river to travel to the Bugzkyi Gard National Nature ParkMeeting with Vladyslav Artamonov on the ferry over South Buh river to travel to the Bugzkyi Gard National Nature ParkOn the ferry over South Buh river to travel to the Bugzkyi Gard National Nature ParkOn the ferry over South Buh river to travel to the Bugzkyi Gard National Nature ParkJoint *Sicista* survey in the Bugzkyi Gard National Nature ParkJoint Sicista survey in the Bugzkyi Gard National Nature ParkEuropean hamster close-upEuropean hamster close-upNewborn hamster pupsNewborn hamster pups*Spermophilus suslicus* restoration enclosure at Kasova HoraSpermophilus suslicus restoration enclosure at Kasova HoraConstructing of a larger ground squirrel enclosure at Kasova HoraConstructing of a larger ground squirrel enclosure at Kasova HoraMetal fence with electric wires protecting sousliks from predators and preventing ground squirrels from escapingMetal fence with electric wires protecting sousliks from predators and preventing ground squirrels from escapingConstructing small enclosure at Kasova HoraConstructing small enclosure at Kasova HoraMikhail Rusin and Volodymyr Buchko during restoration of ground squirrels at Kasova HoraMikhail Rusin and Volodymyr Buchko during restoration of ground squirrels at Kasova HoraFenced monitoring plotFenced monitoring plotHamster release enclosureHamster release enclosureSteppe landscape at the souslik colonySteppe landscape at the souslik colony*Spermophilus suslicus*, Lviv RegionSpermophilus suslicus, Lviv Region*Spermophilus suslicus*, Lviv RegionSpermophilus suslicus, Lviv RegionHorses are yet present but seldom used in the regionHorses are yet present but seldom used in the regionMikhail Rusin coordinating work during souslik monitoringMikhail Rusin coordinating work during souslik monitoringOnly 4 cattle were grazing the area by 2024Only 4 cattle were grazing the area by 2024Trees and bushes are encroaching the habitat of sousliksTrees and bushes are encroaching the habitat of sousliksClearing overgrowthClearing overgrowthMikhail Rusin observing results of mowingMikhail Rusin observing results of mowingSurveying the slopeSurveying the slopePartial habitat management in 2025Partial habitat management in 2025Mikhail Rusin meeting head of the Podilski Tovtry National Nature Park organizing habitat management of souslik colony in 2025Mikhail Rusin meeting head of the Podilski Tovtry National Nature Park organizing habitat management of souslik colony in 2025Mowed steppe plotMowed steppe plotWorking on the slopeWorking on the slopeColony of sousliks with degraded habitatsColony of sousliks with degraded habitatsClearing bushesClearing bushesInspecting with Police illegal destruction of ground squirrel colony in Chernivtsi Region, UkraineInspecting with Police illegal destruction of ground squirrel colony in Chernivtsi Region, UkraineMikhail Rusin receiving a special award at the All-Ukrainian animal protection prizes ceremony from UAnimals for protecting wild small mammalsMikhail Rusin receiving a special award at the All-Ukrainian animal protection prizes ceremony from UAnimals for protecting wild small mammalsSpeckled souslik standing guardSpeckled souslik standing guardSouslik in a flowering meadowSouslik in a flowering meadow

Make a Donation

If you want to support our work, you can donate via bank transfer in hryvnias, US dollars or euros.

Make a Donation