Kevin Esser
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 ...
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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...
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...
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...
Kevin Esser
May 5, 2019
Scaly Emerald
The drive away from the coast and further inland led us into a very beautiful, hilly landscape. At the stone walls we found some amazing...
Kevin Esser
May 4, 2019
Frog Rescue
When I came across this manhole, I checked if some animals were trapped inside. And yes, I found six Marsh Frogs (Pelophylax ridibundus)...
Kevin Esser
May 3, 2019
One week in Croatia, part II
Lake Vrana -the biggest lake of Croatia- and its surrounding areas were proclaimed a Nature Park in 1999. This unique habitat is of...
Kevin Esser
May 1, 2019
One week in Croatia, part I
For the past few months, I have been working as a naturalist guide in Costa Rica and so nature has been my "office". Before I have to go...
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...
Kevin Esser
Sep 22, 2018
Makarska Riviera - Snorkeling
We spent our first vacation together in a pretty village called Kravica, very close to Makarska. It was too hot and dry for a real...
Kevin Esser
Sep 1, 2018
Praying for Reptiles (Vipers)
Actually the main goal of this trip was to observe vipers... unfortunately that did not work. Anyway it was nice to find some Reptiles...
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...
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...
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...
Kevin Esser
Jun 24, 2015
In the garden
Pictures of some animals I recently found in my garden.
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