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Hyla arborea
On a Sunday in wonderful spring weather there is hardly anything better than taking a trip into nature. A nature reserve with several...
Kevin Esser
Apr 30, 2023


Finally Fire-bellied Toads
This April I was able to fulfill a long-held wish: To observe Fire-bellied Toads (Bombina bombina) in the wild for the very first time....
Kevin Esser
Apr 22, 2023


Common Toads again
Every spring I enjoy observing countless Common Toads (Bufo bufo) in their breeding ponds. So here are a few of my favorite shots from...
Kevin Esser
Mar 24, 2023


Early start
Winter is almost over and the first active amphibians are the most beautiful sign of upcoming spring I can imagine. I was lucky to...
Kevin Esser
Feb 17, 2023


Short trip to Slovenia
We knew that this country is a very worthwhile destination and especially the Soča River attracted us for a long time. After we already...
Kevin Esser
May 29, 2022


Same procedure as every year
Another spring and another amphibian season... unfortunately, I missed the Common Frogs once again (they only stay a very few days in the...
Kevin Esser
Mar 28, 2022


Portugal again, part II
A little off the coast you will find some cork oak forests with stone walls. This beautiful landscape is a precious habitat for reptiles....
Kevin Esser
Mar 13, 2022


Portugal again, part I
After our very nice trip in 2020, we were sure to travel Portugal again at some point. However, we didn't think it would happen that...
Kevin Esser
Mar 3, 2022


Black and yellow is my fellow
Autumn is not exactly my favorite season. The cold & dark, the lack of reptiles... I don't like it at all. Of course, the foliage color...
Kevin Esser
Oct 30, 2021


New life
A new life is born and so a "new life" begins for the parents as well. I am incredibly thankful to Samira for bringing you into the...
Kevin Esser
Sep 14, 2021
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