Teal Calling
Teal Calling

Male Teal, Germany, 2023 | Männliche Krickente, Deutschland, 2023

Master of Camouflage
Master of Camouflage

A Jackson's chameleon on Moanalua ridge, O´ahu, Hawai´i.

Lunch Time
Lunch Time

Siberian Jay in Sånfjället National Park, Sweden, 2021.

Braving the Storm
Braving the Storm

A sanderling on the Heligoland Dune

Fluff Ball
Fluff Ball

Ringed Plover chick near Hamningberg, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Snooze
Snooze

A Hawaiian Monk Seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi, llio holo I ka uaua) on the beach auf Nomilo, Kaua´i, 2018.

Robin Sphere
Robin Sphere

A European robin in winter near Bremen.

Guarding the Seashell
Guarding the Seashell

A shore lark (Eremophila alpestris) on the beach of Sylt Ellenbogen, Germany, 2019.

Winter Fluff
Winter Fluff

A marsh tit in the snow near Bremen, 2021.

Chest Out Belly In
Chest Out Belly In

Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) on Helgoland Düne, Germany, 2019.

The Red Bandit
The Red Bandit

A common waxbill (Estrilda astrild) in Honolulu, Hawaii (US), 2018

In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight

Pacific Golden Plover in the morning light at Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii | 2019

Puffin
Puffin

Atlantic Puffin on the island of Hornøya, Norway, 2017.

Evening Feeding
Evening Feeding

White Tern chick having dinner in the gorgeous evening light at the Marine Science Building of the University of Hawaii.

Kaua'i Fluffballl
Kaua'i Fluffballl

A Kaua’i ‘Elepaio (Chasiempis sclateri ), one of the native/endemic species of Hawai’i in Koke’e State Park, 2019.

Spring at the Pond
Spring at the Pond

Grass frog in Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

In the Mud
In the Mud

Adorable little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) at Torslandaviken near Gothenburg, Sweden 2018.

Frogman
Frogman

European otter (Lutra lutra lutra) in Hohn, Germany 2018.

The Gang
The Gang

A group of long-tailed ducks (Clangula hyemalis) near Hanglefjell, Varanger peninsula, arctic Norway 2017.

Who are you??
Who are you??

Young white tern (Gygis alba) Gretel inspecting the photographer.

The Guardian
The Guardian

A male ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) standing guard over several hens at Sånfjället, Sweden 2017.

So Fabulous
So Fabulous

A red-spotted bluethroat at Sandfjord near Hamningberg on Varanger peninsula, Norway 2017.

Acrobat in the Wind
Acrobat in the Wind

A bearded tit during a windy evening near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

Velvet Mirror
Velvet Mirror

Northern fulmar in the Skagerak with perfectly calm seas in the evening.

Little Angel
Little Angel

A little ringed plover at Torslandaviken near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

The Beach Ballet
The Beach Ballet

A big rarity in Europe: A greater yellowlegs from North America on the beach near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

Singing in the Sun
Singing in the Sun

White-fronted dipper singing at the river in Jonsered, Göteborg, Sweden, 2018.

Off We Go
Off We Go

A Greater Yellowlegs - an extreme rarity in Europe, taken near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

Look At Me
Look At Me

A water ouzel stretching on a rock near Jonsered, Sweden, 2017.

Kissing Puffins
Kissing Puffins

A pair of Atlantic puffins on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Dinner is Ready
Dinner is Ready

Atlantic puffin with a rich catch on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

King of the Hill
King of the Hill

Atlantic puffin withstanding the wind on his outpost. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Fun in the Mud
Fun in the Mud

A murre chick stumbled in the mud on its way to the ocean. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Angry Skua
Angry Skua

Arctic Skua defending her nest by making herself as big as possible. Taken at Hamningberg, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Stretch My Wings
Stretch My Wings

A puffin stretching his wings after landing on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

And Who Are You?
And Who Are You?

Just a simple portrait of a puffin looking royal as puffins do. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Nobody Can See Me
Nobody Can See Me

A ruddy turnstone comouflaged in its breeding area at Komagdalen, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Evening Glow
Evening Glow

Long-tailed duck in summer plumage in the evening sun near Hanglefjell, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Puffin Takeoff
Puffin Takeoff

Atlantic Puffin just after takeoff on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Song of the Night
Song of the Night

When it is mating seaon of the natterjack toad, their song can be heard far through the night. Taken on Sylt, Germany, April 2017.

Proud Puffin
Proud Puffin

An Atlantic Puffin standing proud in the evening sun on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Where is my Mommy?
Where is my Mommy?

A young murre just after taking the leap off the cliff now making its way to the sea, calling for its parents. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

The Voice of Varanger
The Voice of Varanger

Ringed plovers complaining about intruders to their territory were the most prominent voice of Varanger in summer. Taken near Vardø, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Hello There
Hello There

Mostly you just see them on the water, hectically looking for food, but I was lucky enough to catch this one taking a nap in the grass near Vadsø, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Road Runner II
Road Runner II

A European Golden Plover running to distract the intruder (me) from his nest at Hanglefjell, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Big Catch
Big Catch

Atlantic Puffin returning from fishing with a big catch, Hornøya, Varanger, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Rocket
Rocket

A Brünnich's Guillemot in flight on Hornøya, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, 2017.

Blue on Green
Blue on Green

A Red-Spotted Bluethroat at Sandfjord on Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Murre in Flight
Murre in Flight

A Common Murre/Guillemot on Hornøya, Varanger, Arctic Norway,  2017.

Incoming
Incoming

Breeding pair of Arctic Skuas at Vestre Jakobselv, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

The Love of Gannets
The Love of Gannets

A pair of Northern Gannets on Helgoland, Germany, 2014.

Monday Morning
Monday Morning

A European White Wagtail stretching after her cleaning, Varanger, Norway, 2017.

Punk
Punk

Portrait of a European Shag on the island of Hornøya, Norway, 2017.

Emperor of the Skies
Emperor of the Skies

A black-browed albatros on Heligoland, 2017.

Winter Camo
Winter Camo

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus alpinus) in Abisko national park, Sweden, 2017.

The Squad
The Squad

Flight formation of three black-winged petrels close to Macauley Island from RV Sonne´s expedition to the Kermadec volcanic arc, 2016/17.

Red Solitude
Red Solitude

A lapwing standing in a glasswort meadow turned fiery red by fall, 2016.

Shout out
Shout out

Herring gull defending her floral nest, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland, 2016.

Ghost
Ghost

Arctic tern on a cloudy but bright day, Iceland, 2016.

What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?

A red-necked pharalope inspecting that weird intruder in her territory, Iceland, 2016.

Reflection
Reflection

European Otter, Germany, 2016.

Coming to Rest
Coming to Rest

A Northern Gannet in Sunset on Helgoland, Germany, 2016.

Road Runner
Road Runner

A sanderling at the shore of Sylt, Germany, 2016.

Enjoying the Sun
Enjoying the Sun

A Barn Swallow in Hortobágy, Hungary, 2015.

Under the Willow Tree
Under the Willow Tree

A Bluethroat in Hortobágy National Park, Hungary, 2015.

Mind your own Business
Mind your own Business

A Eurasian Oystercatcher on Helgoland, Germany, 2014.

His Majesty
His Majesty

White-Tailed Eagle (in captivity), Germany, 2014.

Living Jewel
Living Jewel

Western Green Lizard on the Causse Méjean, Cévennes National Park, France, 2012.

Curious Otter
Curious Otter

European Otter Anton, Germany, 2012.

Dancing in the Sun
Dancing in the Sun

Two Red-Throated Divers in foggy backlight, Denmark, 2013.

Early Siskin
Early Siskin

A male siskin in the morning sun in List on Sylt, Germany, 2013.

Little Acrobat
Little Acrobat

A goldcrest in Klappholttal on Sylt, Germany, 2012.

Playing Otters
Playing Otters

European otters Anton and Lili, Germany, 2012.

Turn a Brick
Turn a Brick

Ruddy Turnstone at the harbour of List on Sylt, Germany, 2013.

No Risk no Fun
No Risk no Fun

Common Wall Lizard hanging off a cliff in Cévennes National Park, France, 2012.

Hi There
Hi There

Hermit Crab at Makapu’u Tide Pool, O’ahu, Hawai’i, 2019.

Teal Calling
Master of Camouflage
Lunch Time
Braving the Storm
Fluff Ball
Snooze
Robin Sphere
Guarding the Seashell
Winter Fluff
Chest Out Belly In
The Red Bandit
In the Spotlight
Puffin
Evening Feeding
Kaua'i Fluffballl
Spring at the Pond
In the Mud
Frogman
The Gang
Who are you??
The Guardian
So Fabulous
Acrobat in the Wind
Velvet Mirror
Little Angel
The Beach Ballet
Singing in the Sun
Off We Go
Look At Me
Kissing Puffins
Dinner is Ready
King of the Hill
Fun in the Mud
Angry Skua
Stretch My Wings
And Who Are You?
Nobody Can See Me
Evening Glow
Puffin Takeoff
Song of the Night
Proud Puffin
Where is my Mommy?
The Voice of Varanger
Hello There
Road Runner II
Big Catch
Rocket
Blue on Green
Murre in Flight
Incoming
The Love of Gannets
Monday Morning
Punk
Emperor of the Skies
Winter Camo
The Squad
Red Solitude
Shout out
Ghost
What are you doing here?
Reflection
Coming to Rest
Road Runner
Enjoying the Sun
Under the Willow Tree
Mind your own Business
His Majesty
Living Jewel
Curious Otter
Dancing in the Sun
Early Siskin
Little Acrobat
Playing Otters
Turn a Brick
No Risk no Fun
Hi There
Teal Calling

Male Teal, Germany, 2023 | Männliche Krickente, Deutschland, 2023

Master of Camouflage

A Jackson's chameleon on Moanalua ridge, O´ahu, Hawai´i.

Lunch Time

Siberian Jay in Sånfjället National Park, Sweden, 2021.

Braving the Storm

A sanderling on the Heligoland Dune

Fluff Ball

Ringed Plover chick near Hamningberg, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Snooze

A Hawaiian Monk Seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi, llio holo I ka uaua) on the beach auf Nomilo, Kaua´i, 2018.

Robin Sphere

A European robin in winter near Bremen.

Guarding the Seashell

A shore lark (Eremophila alpestris) on the beach of Sylt Ellenbogen, Germany, 2019.

Winter Fluff

A marsh tit in the snow near Bremen, 2021.

Chest Out Belly In

Snow bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) on Helgoland Düne, Germany, 2019.

The Red Bandit

A common waxbill (Estrilda astrild) in Honolulu, Hawaii (US), 2018

In the Spotlight

Pacific Golden Plover in the morning light at Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii | 2019

Puffin

Atlantic Puffin on the island of Hornøya, Norway, 2017.

Evening Feeding

White Tern chick having dinner in the gorgeous evening light at the Marine Science Building of the University of Hawaii.

Kaua'i Fluffballl

A Kaua’i ‘Elepaio (Chasiempis sclateri ), one of the native/endemic species of Hawai’i in Koke’e State Park, 2019.

Spring at the Pond

Grass frog in Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

In the Mud

Adorable little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) at Torslandaviken near Gothenburg, Sweden 2018.

Frogman

European otter (Lutra lutra lutra) in Hohn, Germany 2018.

The Gang

A group of long-tailed ducks (Clangula hyemalis) near Hanglefjell, Varanger peninsula, arctic Norway 2017.

Who are you??

Young white tern (Gygis alba) Gretel inspecting the photographer.

The Guardian

A male ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) standing guard over several hens at Sånfjället, Sweden 2017.

So Fabulous

A red-spotted bluethroat at Sandfjord near Hamningberg on Varanger peninsula, Norway 2017.

Acrobat in the Wind

A bearded tit during a windy evening near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

Velvet Mirror

Northern fulmar in the Skagerak with perfectly calm seas in the evening.

Little Angel

A little ringed plover at Torslandaviken near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

The Beach Ballet

A big rarity in Europe: A greater yellowlegs from North America on the beach near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

Singing in the Sun

White-fronted dipper singing at the river in Jonsered, Göteborg, Sweden, 2018.

Off We Go

A Greater Yellowlegs - an extreme rarity in Europe, taken near Gothenburg, Sweden, 2018.

Look At Me

A water ouzel stretching on a rock near Jonsered, Sweden, 2017.

Kissing Puffins

A pair of Atlantic puffins on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Dinner is Ready

Atlantic puffin with a rich catch on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

King of the Hill

Atlantic puffin withstanding the wind on his outpost. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Fun in the Mud

A murre chick stumbled in the mud on its way to the ocean. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Angry Skua

Arctic Skua defending her nest by making herself as big as possible. Taken at Hamningberg, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Stretch My Wings

A puffin stretching his wings after landing on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

And Who Are You?

Just a simple portrait of a puffin looking royal as puffins do. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Nobody Can See Me

A ruddy turnstone comouflaged in its breeding area at Komagdalen, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Evening Glow

Long-tailed duck in summer plumage in the evening sun near Hanglefjell, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Puffin Takeoff

Atlantic Puffin just after takeoff on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Song of the Night

When it is mating seaon of the natterjack toad, their song can be heard far through the night. Taken on Sylt, Germany, April 2017.

Proud Puffin

An Atlantic Puffin standing proud in the evening sun on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Where is my Mommy?

A young murre just after taking the leap off the cliff now making its way to the sea, calling for its parents. Taken on Hornøya, Arctic Norway, 2017.

The Voice of Varanger

Ringed plovers complaining about intruders to their territory were the most prominent voice of Varanger in summer. Taken near Vardø, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Hello There

Mostly you just see them on the water, hectically looking for food, but I was lucky enough to catch this one taking a nap in the grass near Vadsø, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Road Runner II

A European Golden Plover running to distract the intruder (me) from his nest at Hanglefjell, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Big Catch

Atlantic Puffin returning from fishing with a big catch, Hornøya, Varanger, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Rocket

A Brünnich's Guillemot in flight on Hornøya, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, 2017.

Blue on Green

A Red-Spotted Bluethroat at Sandfjord on Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

Murre in Flight

A Common Murre/Guillemot on Hornøya, Varanger, Arctic Norway,  2017.

Incoming

Breeding pair of Arctic Skuas at Vestre Jakobselv, Varanger Peninsula, Arctic Norway, 2017.

The Love of Gannets

A pair of Northern Gannets on Helgoland, Germany, 2014.

Monday Morning

A European White Wagtail stretching after her cleaning, Varanger, Norway, 2017.

Punk

Portrait of a European Shag on the island of Hornøya, Norway, 2017.

Emperor of the Skies

A black-browed albatros on Heligoland, 2017.

Winter Camo

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus alpinus) in Abisko national park, Sweden, 2017.

The Squad

Flight formation of three black-winged petrels close to Macauley Island from RV Sonne´s expedition to the Kermadec volcanic arc, 2016/17.

Red Solitude

A lapwing standing in a glasswort meadow turned fiery red by fall, 2016.

Shout out

Herring gull defending her floral nest, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland, 2016.

Ghost

Arctic tern on a cloudy but bright day, Iceland, 2016.

What are you doing here?

A red-necked pharalope inspecting that weird intruder in her territory, Iceland, 2016.

Reflection

European Otter, Germany, 2016.

Coming to Rest

A Northern Gannet in Sunset on Helgoland, Germany, 2016.

Road Runner

A sanderling at the shore of Sylt, Germany, 2016.

Enjoying the Sun

A Barn Swallow in Hortobágy, Hungary, 2015.

Under the Willow Tree

A Bluethroat in Hortobágy National Park, Hungary, 2015.

Mind your own Business

A Eurasian Oystercatcher on Helgoland, Germany, 2014.

His Majesty

White-Tailed Eagle (in captivity), Germany, 2014.

Living Jewel

Western Green Lizard on the Causse Méjean, Cévennes National Park, France, 2012.

Curious Otter

European Otter Anton, Germany, 2012.

Dancing in the Sun

Two Red-Throated Divers in foggy backlight, Denmark, 2013.

Early Siskin

A male siskin in the morning sun in List on Sylt, Germany, 2013.

Little Acrobat

A goldcrest in Klappholttal on Sylt, Germany, 2012.

Playing Otters

European otters Anton and Lili, Germany, 2012.

Turn a Brick

Ruddy Turnstone at the harbour of List on Sylt, Germany, 2013.

No Risk no Fun

Common Wall Lizard hanging off a cliff in Cévennes National Park, France, 2012.

Hi There

Hermit Crab at Makapu’u Tide Pool, O’ahu, Hawai’i, 2019.

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