Wildlife Photography by Erik Karits

Pale clouded yellow (Colias hyale)

The Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) is a medium-sized butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae, which is known for its bright and colorful members. This…

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…

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)

The Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a charming and iconic rodent species known for its vibrant reddish-brown fur and bushy tail. Here’s a concise description:…

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…

Tachinid flies (Tachinidae)

Tachinid flies are a diverse family of insects belonging to the order Diptera, known scientifically as Tachinidae. Here’s a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: Tachinid flies…

Orange-bellied flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma)

The Vibrant Charm of the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker: A Jewel of the Avian World Introduction: In the verdant forests of Southeast Asia, amidst a symphony of…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Muscicapidae. It is one of the most recognizable and beloved birds…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European peacock (Inachis io) is a captivating butterfly species known for its stunning beauty and intricate patterns. With its striking wings adorned in vibrant…

Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)

The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), also known as the Changeable Lizard or Indian Garden Lizard, is a species of agamid lizard native to South…

March fly (Tetanocera elata)

Flies are a diverse group of insects belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by their two wings and agile flight capabilities. Found in almost every…

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…

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…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is a medium to large-sized owl species native to Europe and Asia, known for its distinctive rounded head and piercing…

Cuckoo wasp (Crysis)

Cuckoo wasps, also known as emerald wasps or jewel wasps, are a fascinating group of insects belonging to the family Chrysididae. These strikingly beautiful wasps…

Castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)

The Castor Bean Tick (Ixodes ricinus) stands as a formidable figure in the world of arachnids, known for its significant impact on public health and…

Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus)

The Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus), also known as the Bearded Tit, is a charming and distinctive bird species found across Europe and parts of Asia.…

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines)

In Erik Karits’s captivating photograph titled “Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines),” viewers are treated to a mesmerizing glimpse of one of nature’s most delicate and…

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…

Large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis)

The Large Pine Weevil, also known by its scientific name Hylobius abietis, is a species of weevil belonging to the Curculionidae family. It is considered…

Polar Bear

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…

Common Kingfisher

The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small and brightly colored bird species belonging to the family Alcedinidae. Renowned for its vibrant plumage and remarkable…

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…

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Muscicapidae. It is one of the most recognizable and beloved birds…

Ural owl (Strix uralensis)

The Ural owl (Strix uralensis) is a large nocturnalowl. It is a member of the true owl family, Strigidae. The Ural owl is a member of the genus Strix, that is also…

Orange-bellied flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma)

The Vibrant Charm of the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker: A Jewel of the Avian World Introduction: In the verdant forests of Southeast Asia, amidst a symphony of…

Seagull

The seagull is a familiar coastal bird with a distinctive appearance and behavior. With its white and gray plumage, graceful flight, and distinctive call, the…

Rabbit (Lepus)

The rabbit belongs to the genus Lepus within the family Leporidae, which also includes hares. These small to medium-sized mammals are known for their long…

Tiger moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

The Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa), also known as the Ruby Tiger, is a colorful and distinctive moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. Here’s a…

The elk (Cervus canadensis), also known as the wapiti, is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America, as…

Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)

The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is a species of agamid lizard that is widely distributed in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Known for its…

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…

European crested tit (Parus cristatus)

The European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus), also known as the Crested Tit, is a small, striking bird native to parts of Europe, particularly known for…

Blackspotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)

The Blackspotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a species of beetle belonging to the Cerambycidae family, commonly referred to as longhorn beetles. It is widely…

Spotted asparagus beetle (Crioceris duodecimpunctata)

The Spotted Asparagus Beetle (Crioceris duodecimpunctata) is a notable pest species, primarily affecting asparagus plants. Here is an overview of its characteristics, life cycle, and…

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…

Scarce swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius)

The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius): A Graceful Ambassador of Nature’s Splendor The Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) emerges as a captivating emblem of beauty and resilience…

Common tiger (Danaus genutia)

The Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) is a colorful and widespread butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family. Here’s a detailed description: Physical Characteristics: The Common…

Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)

The Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a very small insectivorous bird, and the only member of the wren family Troglodytidae found in Eurasia and Africa (Maghreb). In Anglophone Europe, it is commonly known…

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…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European peacock (Inachis io) is a captivating butterfly species known for its stunning beauty and intricate patterns. With its striking wings adorned in vibrant…

Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a captivating butterfly species found across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its enchanting beauty lies in its…

Blackspotted 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,…

Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus)

The Mazarine Blue (Polyommatus semiargus) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, which is found across Europe and parts of Asia. Here…

Common tiger (Danaus genutia)

The Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, commonly found across South and Southeast Asia. Here are some…

Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia Fuliginosa)

The Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a species of moth belonging to the family Erebidae. Here are some key characteristics and information about this moth:…

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small and brightly colored bird species belonging to the family Alcedinidae. Renowned for its vibrant plumage and remarkable…

Pääsküla, Tallinn, Estonia

Pääsküla, nestled within the vibrant city of Tallinn, Estonia, exudes a unique charm blending urban convenience with natural serenity. This picturesque district, situated on the…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is Europe’s smallest bird, known for its distinctive golden crown stripe and energetic nature. Here’s a concise overview of this delightful…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is Europe’s smallest bird, known for its distinctive golden crown stripe and energetic nature. Here’s a concise overview of this delightful…

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus)

The Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is Europe’s smallest bird, known for its distinctive golden crown stripe and energetic nature. Here’s a concise overview of this delightful…

Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a captivating butterfly species found across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Its enchanting beauty lies in its…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European Peacock (Inachis io) is a majestic butterfly species widely distributed across Europe, including parts of Asia and North Africa. Renowned for its stunning…

European peacock (Inachis io)

The European Peacock (Inachis io), also known simply as the peacock butterfly, is a colorful and well-known butterfly species native to Europe and temperate Asia.…

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is a small and brightly colored bird species belonging to the family Alcedinidae. Renowned for its vibrant plumage and remarkable…

Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

The Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) is a species of butterfly known for its vibrant green coloration. It is commonly found in various habitats across North…

Jumping spider

This mesmerizing macro photograph captures the intricate beauty and captivating charm of a jumping spider in stunning detail. The photographer’s skill and precision in capturing…

Southern skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum)

The Southern Skimmer (Orthetrum brunneum) is a species of dragonfly belonging to the family Libellulidae. It is native to various parts of Europe and parts…

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…

Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small passerine bird species belonging to the family Muscicapidae. Here are some key characteristics and information about this…

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Madeira is a captivating Portuguese archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean, renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, mild climate, and rich cultural heritage. Comprising the…