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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

A nice hike along a little stream called Hammersbach leads to the Höllentalklamm (Hell Valley Gorge). The name might sound a little...

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...

The Nahe is a river in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Germany, a left tributary to the Rhine. The name Nahe is derived from the...

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...

Not every human influence on nature is harmful. Stone walls, quarries, artificial waters and some others can be the habitat for many...

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...

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