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    Former military site
    Kevin Esser
    • Aug 13, 2021

    Former military site

    Finally I made a day trip to a good looking area I had in mind for a long time. I arrived after an one hour drive and hoped to explore a...
    Local Reptiles
    Kevin Esser
    • Jul 27, 2021

    Local Reptiles

    Here is a small collection of reptiles I observed during the summer. All the pictures were taken in spots within a driving range of 5 -...
    Saving Newts
    Kevin Esser
    • Apr 15, 2021

    Saving Newts

    During the peak of the amphibian breeding season I checked some canal manholes for trapped animals. The best way to do this is to go...
    Today is Toad Day
    Kevin Esser
    • Apr 2, 2021

    Today is Toad Day

    The 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...
    Sunshine and Lizards
    Kevin Esser
    • Mar 29, 2021

    Sunshine and Lizards

    As 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...
    March of the herps
    Kevin Esser
    • Mar 28, 2021

    March of the herps

    This 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...
    Portugal, part II
    Kevin Esser
    • Dec 2, 2020

    Portugal, part II

    Our second destination was Tavira. Unfortunately the C.19 restrictions were tightened and we were not allowed to leave the Concelho...
    Portugal, part I
    Kevin Esser
    • Nov 26, 2020

    Portugal, 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...
    Bavarian Alps, part IV
    Kevin Esser
    • Jun 5, 2020

    Bavarian Alps, part IV

    With 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)....
    Bavarian Alps, part III
    Kevin Esser
    • Jun 3, 2020

    Bavarian Alps, part III

    A nice hike along a little stream called Hammersbach leads to the Höllentalklamm (Hell Valley Gorge). The name might sound a little...
    Bavarian Alps, part II
    Kevin Esser
    • Jun 2, 2020

    Bavarian Alps, part II

    While hiking around a lake north of Mittenwald, we saw some Grass Snakes. My goal was to take pictures of a melanistic specimen… and I...
    Bavarian Alps, part I
    Kevin Esser
    • May 31, 2020

    Bavarian Alps, part I

    Samira and I actually had different travel plans, but because of COVID-19 all flights were canceled and borders were closed, so we ...
    German spring - Reptiles
    Kevin Esser
    • May 12, 2020

    German spring - Reptiles

    Spring is also the best time to observe reptiles in Europe. The Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis) is the most common reptile around and it was...
    German spring - Amphibians
    Kevin Esser
    • Apr 13, 2020

    German spring - Amphibians

    I spent another winter in Costa Rica, so I was able to flee from the cold and enjoy the tropical flora and fauna. Back in Germany, I also...
    Nahe valley
    Kevin Esser
    • Jun 20, 2019

    Nahe valley

    The Nahe is a river in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Germany, a left tributary to the Rhine. The name Nahe is derived from the...
    Scaly Emerald
    Kevin Esser
    • May 5, 2019

    Scaly Emerald

    The drive away from the coast and further inland led us into a very beautiful, hilly landscape. At the stone walls we found some amazing...
    Frog Rescue
    Kevin Esser
    • May 4, 2019

    Frog Rescue

    When I came across this manhole, I checked if some animals were trapped inside. And yes, I found six Marsh Frogs (Pelophylax ridibundus)...
    One week in Croatia, part II
    Kevin Esser
    • May 3, 2019

    One week in Croatia, part II

    Lake Vrana -the biggest lake of Croatia- and its surrounding areas were proclaimed a Nature Park in 1999. This unique habitat is of...
    One week in Croatia, part I
    Kevin Esser
    • May 1, 2019

    One week in Croatia, part I

    For the past few months, I have been working as a naturalist guide in Costa Rica and so nature has been my "office". Before I have to go...
    Amphibious welcome in Germany
    Kevin Esser
    • Apr 15, 2019

    Amphibious welcome in Germany

    After three marvellous months in Costa Rica, I am back in Germany. Of course it's great to finally see my girlfriend, family and friends...
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