Kevin EsserMar 24, 2023Common Toads againEvery spring I enjoy observing countless Common Toads (Bufo bufo) in their breeding ponds. So here are a few of my favorite shots from...
Kevin EsserMar 27, 2022Same procedure as every yearAnother spring and another amphibian season... unfortunately, I missed the Common Frogs once again (they only stay a very few days in the...
Kevin EsserApr 2, 2021Today is Toad DayThe 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...
Kevin EsserMar 28, 2021March of the herpsThis 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...
Kevin EsserJun 3, 2020Bavarian Alps, part IIIA nice hike along a little stream called Hammersbach leads to the Höllentalklamm (Hell Valley Gorge). The name might sound a little...
Kevin EsserMay 31, 2020Bavarian Alps, part ISamira and I actually had different travel plans, but because of COVID-19 all flights were canceled and borders were closed, so we ...
Kevin EsserApr 13, 2020German spring - AmphibiansI 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 EsserJun 24, 2017Treasure huntI have planned to explore a new destination somewhere not too far away. I used the help of Google Earth. After searching in the vicinity...