Waiting

In a corner of one of the ruins in Penåsa there were four grass snake seeking the sun's warmth. Probably this grass snake got tired of both me and my daughters that were playing nearby and tried to escape by climbing the remains of an outer wall. The reality outside the ruin must have felt just as disturbing as the snake decided to return into the ruin after a minute on the moss.

Aware

The grass snake lay in the sun in the ruin of an old house and to get warm. When it noticed me, it took shelter in the crevices in the wall. Soon thereafter it appeared and looked around to see if all was clear. I was in the direction of the wind so the snake could not pick up my scent, but it was quite aware that I was still there.

From a frogs perspective

A n agile frog photographed from a low angle

A waiting prince?

An agile frog and a daisy in Penåsa on southern Öland

Agile frog on the march!

This agile frog was relaxing at the rest area in Penåsa, Öland. Just a few weeks ago the area was full of grass snakes. So the frog was was indeed in danger, but it was not the photographer that posed the greatest threat.

A visit by the viper

A very small viper was found on the steps to the basement and apperantly did not appreciate my attempts to help it get away from there. After a lot of wheezing and angry lunge I was finally able to catch it and transport it away from the neighbourhood. This is one of the occasions when you wish you bought a macro lens with longer working distance ...

A visit by the viper

A very small viper was found on the steps to the basement and apperantly did not appreciate my attempts to help it get away from there. After a lot of wheezing and angry lunge I was finally able to catch it and transport it away from the neighbourhood. This is one of the occasions when you wish you bought a macro lens with longer working distance ...

Toad finding its way to winter cover

After warming up for a while in the autumn sun, the toad purposefully set course for a sheltered spot that will probably serve as a winter cover.

Common toad on an autumn stroll

A common toad taking a short stroll in the garden before heading for winter cover.