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    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...
    Handsome herps
    Kevin Esser
    • Mar 9, 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...
    Common Dink Frog
    Kevin Esser
    • Feb 19, 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...
    Wide angle herps
    Kevin Esser
    • Feb 5, 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...
    First frogs of the year
    Kevin Esser
    • Jan 22, 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 ...
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Kevin Esser
    • Oct 11, 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...
    Pinnacles NP
    Kevin Esser
    • Oct 6, 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 ...
    Sequoia NP
    Kevin Esser
    • Oct 4, 2019

    Sequoia NP

    Approximately a six hours drive from Las Vegas towards west brought us to the Sequoia National Park. This park is famous for it's name...
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