Kevin Esser
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...
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Kevin Esser
- Jul 28, 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 -...
Kevin Esser
- Apr 16, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Apr 3, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Mar 30, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Mar 29, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Dec 3, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Nov 27, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Jun 6, 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)....
Kevin Esser
- Jun 4, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Jun 3, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Jun 1, 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 ...
Kevin Esser
- May 13, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Apr 14, 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...
Kevin Esser
- Mar 10, 2020
Handsome herps
In conclusion of this years Costa Rica stay, I want to show some of my favorite reptile & amphibian pictures I took during the last...
Kevin Esser
- Feb 20, 2020
Common Dink Frog
The Common Dink Frog (Diasporus diastema) occurs in Central America, from Honduras through Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Panama. It is...
Kevin Esser
- Feb 6, 2020
Wide angle herps
I recently bought the LAOWA 15 mm. Now it was about time to try the new lens in the rainforest. It can be difficult to take pictures of...
Kevin Esser
- Jan 23, 2020
First frogs of the year
I am back in Costa Rica to work for another two months as a naturalist guide. It's always great to be here and admire the rich ...
Kevin Esser
- Oct 12, 2019
San Francisco Bay Area
At the end of our great US road trip, we went back to San Francisco. But before flying home to Germany, we stayed a couple of days close...
Kevin Esser
- Oct 7, 2019
Pinnacles NP
A three hours drive westwards from Sequoia NP brought us to the beautiful Pinnacles National Park. Pinnacles is quite small and by far ...