Early Spring Rain Draws Out Slugs, Dung Beetle and Fire Salamander

By looking at the calendar, one sees it’s the late April, so technically Spring. However the weather says it’s still Winter. It still freezes over night, and daytime temperatures barely hang above zero. Nevertheless, we just got an early spring rain and as I walked through the woods afterwards, I encountered previously familiar sights which … Continue reading “Early Spring Rain Draws Out Slugs, Dung Beetle and Fire Salamander”

Ural Owl (Strix Uralensis) – Filming the Elusive Bird of Prey

The woods where I live is also home to a majestic Ural Owl (Strix Uralensis). She’s incredibly elusive and absolutely soundless in flight and parchment, so taking any sight of her takes a lot of patience and paying attention. That’s not an easy task given that the terrain in my woods is uneven, very hilly … Continue reading “Ural Owl (Strix Uralensis) – Filming the Elusive Bird of Prey”

Fox Strolls by Me As I Ready to Film Poisonous Fire Salamander

I recorded the video you’re watching in the late September of this year. It had rained whole night, but stopped before the noon and as soon as it did, I put on my rubber boots and went out for a walk. My attention was caught by a lone Fire Salamander (Salamandra Salamandra) who was resting … Continue reading “Fox Strolls by Me As I Ready to Film Poisonous Fire Salamander”