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Short trip to Slovenia
We knew that this country is a very worthwhile destination and especially the Soča River attracted us for a long time. After we already...
Kevin Esser
May 29, 2022


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 -...
Kevin Esser
Jul 28, 2021


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)....
Kevin Esser
Jun 6, 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...
Kevin Esser
Jun 3, 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 ...
Kevin Esser
Jun 1, 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
May 13, 2020


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
Jul 10, 2017
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