Kevin EsserJul 27, 2021Local ReptilesHere is a small collection of reptiles I observed during the summer. All the pictures were taken in spots within a driving range of 5 -...
Kevin EsserApr 15, 2021Saving NewtsDuring the peak of the amphibian breeding season I checked some canal manholes for trapped animals. The best way to do this is to go...
Kevin EsserApr 2, 2021Today is Toad DayThe Common Toads (Bufo bufo) are finally very active in the local ponds. It's a lot of fun to watch them. Sometimes they are floating...
Kevin EsserMar 29, 2021Sunshine and LizardsAs soon as the sun comes out, the Common Wall Lizards (Podarcis muralis) will do the same thing. Early in spring, even if it's still...
Kevin EsserMar 28, 2021March of the herpsThis March was mainly very cold and grey in Germany. After the sun finally showed up, we went for a hike in the area and found some...
Kevin EsserDec 2, 2020Portugal, part IIOur second destination was Tavira. Unfortunately the C.19 restrictions were tightened and we were not allowed to leave the Concelho...
Kevin EsserNov 26, 2020Portugal, part I Samira and I actually had other plans, but they were messed up by the "C-word." So Plan B was needed. We have never traveled there...
Kevin EsserJun 5, 2020Bavarian Alps, part IVWith a combination of mountain railway and hiking we went up to the top of Jenner and back down again to visit the Königsee (big lake)....
Kevin EsserJun 3, 2020Bavarian Alps, part IIIA nice hike along a little stream called Hammersbach leads to the Höllentalklamm (Hell Valley Gorge). The name might sound a little...
Kevin EsserJun 2, 2020Bavarian Alps, part IIWhile hiking around a lake north of Mittenwald, we saw some Grass Snakes. My goal was to take pictures of a melanistic specimen… and I...