Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Antalya, Turkey

Antalya is a city located on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. Here are some key points about Antalya: Overall, Antalya is a dynamic and…

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)

The Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) is a large, elegant bird known for its distinctive call and striking appearance. Here’s a detailed overview of the Whooper…

Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

The Common Wood Pigeon, scientifically known as Columba palumbus, is a widespread and familiar bird found across much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.…

Willow tit (Poecile montanus)

The Willow Tit (Poecile montanus) is a small passerine bird belonging to the tit family, Paridae. It is widely distributed across Europe and northern Asia,…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

Unraveling the Enigmatic Ural Owl (Strix uralensis): Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation Status The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) emerges as a captivating emblem of the nocturnal…

Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The image i provided is a photograph of a tick, specifically identified as a Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus). Castor Bean Ticks are ectoparasites that…

Spotted wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)

The Spotted Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) is a small but highly active spider commonly found across Europe and parts of Asia. It belongs to the…

Willow leaf beetle (Lochmaea caprea)

Willow Leaf Beetle (Lochmaea caprea) The Willow Leaf Beetle (Lochmaea caprea) is a small, herbivorous beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. As its name suggests,…

Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus)

Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) The Holly Blue is a delicate and beautiful butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Known for its striking blue wings, this…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a small and striking butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration. Here’s a detailed overview of this fascinating species:…

Splayed deer fly (Chrysops caecutiens)

The Splayed Deerfly (Chrysops caecutiens) is a member of the family Tabanidae, known for its biting behavior and distinctive appearance. Here are some key details…

Spotted wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)

The Spotted Wolf Spider (Pardosa amentata) is a small but highly active spider commonly found across Europe and parts of Asia. It belongs to the…

Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus)

Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus) The Holly Blue is a delicate and beautiful butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Known for its striking blue wings, this…

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…

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a small and striking butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration. Here’s a detailed overview of this fascinating species:…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small owl species found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here’s a short description: The Eurasian pygmy…

The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the most widespread and adaptable fox species in the world, thriving in diverse habitats ranging…

Thailand boats

Thailand Longtail Boats (“Rua Hang Yao”) are iconic symbols of Thai culture and traditional watercraft engineering. These unique vessels are widely used across Thailand for…

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

The Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) is a striking and delicate butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is known for its distinctive markings and…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

In Erik Karits’s mesmerizing photograph titled “Eurasian Pygmy Owl,” we are granted a rare glimpse into the enchanting world of one of nature’s smallest yet…

Large copper ( Lycaena dispar)

The Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a strikingly beautiful butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. Known for its vivid copper-orange wings, this species is a symbol…

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a fascinating butterfly known for its elusive nature and distinctive markings. Part of the Lycaenidae family, it is one…

True weevil (Chlorophanus viridis)

Chlorophanus viridis is not a true weevil (family Curculionidae), but rather a species of leaf beetle (family Chrysomelidae). Leaf beetles and weevils belong to different…

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae)

The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) is a fascinating butterfly known for its elusive nature and distinctive markings. Part of the Lycaenidae family, it is one…

Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus)

The Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. It is distributed across Europe, North Africa, and parts of…

Blackbird (Turdus merula)

The term “Blackbird” commonly refers to the Eurasian Blackbird, scientifically known as Turdus merula. This bird is a member of the thrush family, Turdidae. Here…

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)

The Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata), also known as the Nutmeg Mannikin or Spice Finch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Estrildidae. This…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe, renowned for its diminutive size and bold, predatory behavior. Despite its small…

Red admiral (Vanessa atlanta)

The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a well-known and striking butterfly, celebrated for its vibrant colors and migratory behavior. Here’s an overview of this remarkable…

Small copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

The Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a small yet brilliantly colored butterfly, widely distributed and easily recognizable due to its vivid orange and black wings.…

Arran brown (Erebia ligea)

The Arran Brown (Erebia ligea) is a striking butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Satyrinae. It is a northern and montane butterfly, favoring…

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)

The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is a colorful and widespread butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae. Known for its vibrant patterns and adaptability, it is…

Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

The Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) is a striking butterfly known for its vibrant lemon-yellow wings, which give it the appearance of a flying leaf. It…

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)

The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a widespread and common butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family, specifically within the subfamily Satyrinae. It is one of…

Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum)

The Eurasian Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is the smallest owl species in Europe, renowned for its diminutive size and bold, predatory behavior. Despite its small…

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a large, powerful owl of the family Strigidae, known for its striking appearance and haunting, melodic calls. Found across…

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis)

Unraveling the Enigmatic Ural Owl (Strix uralensis): Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation Status The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) emerges as a captivating emblem of the nocturnal…

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.…

Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)

The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) is a small, widespread butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. It is one of the most common and easily recognizable…

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…