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...

Samira and I actually had different travel plans, but because of COVID-19 all flights were canceled and borders were closed, so we ...

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...

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...

In conclusion of this years Costa Rica stay, I want to show some of my favorite reptile & amphibian pictures I took during the last...

When I search for reptiles and amphibians durinig the night hikes in Costa Rica, I have to check the vegetation very carefully...

The Common Dink Frog (Diasporus diastema) occurs in Central America, from Honduras through Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Panama. It is...

It's time to show some photos of birds again. I will always be focused on herpetofauna, but I have to admit that birding has also become...

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...

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 ...