Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a medium-sized owl species belonging to the family Strigidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Long-eared…

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)

The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a magnificent and iconic bird species known for its striking appearance and Arctic habitat. Here are some key features…

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa)

The Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa), also known as the Great Gray Owl or the Lapland Owl, is a majestic bird known for its impressive…

Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos)

The Red-throated Barbet (Psilopogon mystacophanos), also known as the Red-fronted Barbet, is a colorful bird species belonging to the barbet family, Megalaimidae. Here’s some information…

Dusky leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus)

The Dusky Leaf Monkey, scientifically known as Trachypithecus obscurus, is a primate species native to Southeast Asia. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species found in Europe. Despite its diminutive size, this owl is a formidable hunter. Here…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key characteristics and information…

Northern Hawk-owl (Surnia ulula)

This captivating photograph by Erik Karits transports viewers into the realm of the Northern Hawk Owl, a magnificent bird of prey renowned for its keen…

Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii)

The Lily Leaf Beetle (Lilioceris lilii), also known as the Scarlet Lily Beetle or Red Lily Beetle, is an invasive pest that primarily targets lilies…

Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Common Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a small and vibrant butterfly species found across Europe, Asia, and North America. Here’s a brief overview: Overall, the…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key characteristics and information…

Common copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Common Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a small and vibrant butterfly species found across Europe, Asia, and North America. Here’s a brief overview: Overall, the…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key characteristics and information…

Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) is a charming bird renowned for its distinctive appearance, agile movements, and unique foraging behavior. With its compact body, short…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here are some key characteristics and information…

Nettle weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus)

The Nettle Weevil, scientifically known as Phyllobius pomaceus, is a small beetle belonging to the Curculionidae family. As its name suggests, this species is commonly…

Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) is a medium-sized owl species belonging to the family Strigidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Long-eared…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family. Here’s an overview of this fascinating insect: Overall,…

Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) is a charming bird renowned for its distinctive appearance, agile movements, and unique foraging behavior. With its compact body, short…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species found in Europe. Despite its diminutive size, this owl is a formidable hunter. Here…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a charming species of butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration and delicate appearance. Here’s a detailed description: The…

Stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides)

The Stump-tailed macaque, also known as the Bear macaque or Short-tailed macaque, is a primate species native to Southeast Asia. Here are some key features…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a large owl species belonging to the genus Strix. Here’s some information about this magnificent bird: Overall, the Ural…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species found in Europe. Despite its diminutive size, this owl is a formidable hunter. Here…

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)

The Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest land carnivore on Earth and is uniquely adapted to its Arctic habitat. Here’s a short description: The…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a large owl species belonging to the genus Strix. Here’s some information about this magnificent bird: Overall, the Ural…

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and widely distributed butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.…

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and widely distributed butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.…

Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species found in Europe. Despite its diminutive size, this owl is a formidable hunter. Here…

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

The Old World Swallowtail, scientifically known as Papilio machaon, is a striking and widely distributed butterfly found across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.…

Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis)

The Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a small, brightly colored bird commonly found in Southeast Asia and parts of…

Black-spotted longhorn beetle(Rhagium mordax)

The black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of…

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)

The Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) is a small butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. Here are some key features and characteristics of the Chequered Skipper:…

Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)

The Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni) is a species of beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, known for its association with alder trees. Here are some…

Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

Phragmatobia fuliginosa, commonly known as the Ruby Tiger Moth or the Ruby Tiger, is a species of moth belonging to the family Erebidae. Here are…

Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)

The Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a stunning species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. Here’s a detailed description: The Beautiful Demoiselle is admired…

Scarlet dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea)

The Scarlet Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) is a striking species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. Known for its vivid coloration, it is a common…

Large heath (Coenonympha tullia)

The Large Heath (Coenonympha tullia), also known as the Common Ringlet, is a butterfly species in the family Nymphalidae. It is notable for its preference…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes (Rhodos in Greek) is one of the largest and most popular islands in Greece, located in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Here’s some information about…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Crete , Greece

Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is a captivating destination renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Situated in the southern…

Zakynthos (also spelled Zakinthos; Greek: Ζάκυνθος, romanized: Zákynthos [ˈzacinθos] (listen); Italian: Zacinto [dzaˈtʃinto]) or Zante meaning “amazing and loving” (/ˈzænti/, US also /ˈzɑːnteɪ/,[1][2] Italian: [ˈdzante]; Greek: Τζάντε, romanized: Tzánte [ˈdza(n)de]; from the Venetian form) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is the third largest of the Ionian Islands. Zakynthos is a…