Kevin Esser
New nocturnal neighbors
Since January I am working for Callidryas Tours and Arenal Oasis as a tour guide. At the Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge I saw numerous animals,...
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Kevin Esser
Jan 31, 2018
Costa Rica - Birds
I've been in Costa Rica since November 13th and have not shown a single picture of a bird yet. That is no longer acceptable... so I want...
Kevin Esser
Jan 14, 2018
Oxyrhopus petolarius
I found this beautiful False Coral Snake or Forest Flame Snake (Oxyrhopus petolarius) in the rainforest close to La Fortuna. This snake...
Kevin Esser
Dec 23, 2017
Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is located along the southern coast of the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Here you have the opportunity to observe...
Kevin Esser
Dec 14, 2017
Two-toed Chewbacca
Matching the cinema release of the new Star Wars Movie "The Last Jedi" (edit: I did not like it!), I was able to observe an animal that...
Kevin Esser
Dec 6, 2017
Nature is art
Today I noticed this interesting tree trunk. It is a nice proof of the headline. Coloration and pattern are simply amazing. Luckily I...
Kevin Esser
Nov 29, 2017
Watch where you sit
Just a very short post to encourage you to check the chair, before you sit down. Especially in a garden in the tropical part of our...
Kevin Esser
Nov 25, 2017
Eat or be eaten
During my last night walk in the rainforest, I saw only the species I already found the nights before. When I spotted a Leptodeira...
Kevin Esser
Nov 20, 2017
Nocturnal neighbors
At night you can see many animals right next to our station. Especially when it rains, there is a lot of "traffic" around our ponds. I...
Kevin Esser
Nov 13, 2017
Welcome to the Jungle!
Today I arrived at the biological station after a long flight, a long taxi drive and a long bus drive. There were three unhappy babies...
Kevin Esser
Nov 2, 2016
Costa Rica - Arenal Volcano
One of the typical "must see" destinations in Costa Rica is the famous Arenal Volcano. Not only because of the perfectly shaped volcano,...
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