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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...
    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...
    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...
    Yellow-bellied beauty
    Kevin Esser
    • Jul 9, 2017

    Yellow-bellied beauty

    Not every human influence on nature is harmful. Stone walls, quarries, artificial waters and some others can be the habitat for many...
    Treasure hunt
    Kevin Esser
    • Jun 24, 2017

    Treasure hunt

    I have planned to explore a new destination somewhere not too far away. I used the help of Google Earth. After searching in the vicinity...
    Good newts, everyone!
    Kevin Esser
    • Apr 16, 2016

    Good newts, everyone!

    I was never really satisfied with the process of catching newts out of the water during their aquatic phase and putting them on moss...

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