Hi all,
I'm currently ordering my Natrix pics taken during 2014 (only in Germany), and take the opportunity to post a selection in this thread. Let's start with some dice snakes from Rheinland-Pfalz observed during summer:
For the first time in 2 years, I encountered a N.natrix in Black Forest. Here is the identity of the simulator:
One of the highlight of the year was the discovery of a very good Natrix spot close to my place, not far from the Rhine. I found this spot by chance after a heavy rain followed by sunny weather: In less than 100m I could see 5 specimens basking close to the trail. I came several times to this place between May and September to observe big individuals as well as the new generation of grass snakes:
And this is why they are so many in that particular place:
A review of the Asp vipers pics of the year should follow next...
Guillaume