Some moments in nature feel almost magical — the ones you dream about for years, but never really expect to happen. Today I had one of those moments. This beautiful bird is a hoopoe (Upupa epops) — or pupuķis in Latvian. Seeing one is quite rare here. There are only a few hundred hoopoes in … More A Rare Visitor: My Unexpected Encounter with a Hoopoe
This is a wild animal. No one feeds it. No one pets it. No one tucks it into a cozy bed at night. And yet… I have to admit, I would absolutely love to give this adorable European hare a cuddle. 😊 Of course, I won’t. Wild animals should stay wild, and that’s exactly how … More A Wild Visitor I Always Love to See
You know I went outside for the fox, waited there for almost 20 minutes, enjoyed the beautiful view over the dandelion field… and in the end, the fox was gone. The wind was blowing from me toward her, so of course she smelled me and chose another way. Smart fox. A little disappointed, I started … More The Unexpected Surprise
Snow was falling quietly when I noticed a family of deer near the house. I was watching from the living room door, camera in hand, when they suddenly ran off — not because of me, but startled by the neighbor’s dog barking. In the deep snow, they didn’t look elegant at all. More like tumbling … More A Snowy Evening with Deer
Few nights ago, something magical happened. I was just about to wind down when I glanced outside and saw the moon — but not just any moon. It was wrapped in a delicate veil of clouds. “Go, capture it!” Without thinking twice, I grabbed my camera and ran outside. I spent way too much time … More Moonlight: Snooze & missed Zoom
I still can’t believe it—I got pictures of a sotrk right in my yard! It came so close, just calmly walking around like it owned the place. I grabbed my phone as fast as I could and snapped a few shots before it flew off again. What a moment! For those who don’t know, sotrk … More Sotrk! A Surprise Visitor in My Yard
While wandering through the forest recently, I stumbled upon a series of three small lakes nestled among the trees. They had an air of mystery about them, almost as if they were hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. These lakes felt almost haunted to me; the stillness of the water and the surrounding woods created … More Discovering the Enigmatic Lakes in the Forest
As October arrives, Latvia transforms into a vibrant autumn wonderland. The air turns crisp, the days shorten, and nature’s colors come alive in gold, amber, and crimson hues. Birch trees glow with yellow leaves, while maples blaze in fiery reds and oranges. Leaf peeping is at its finest, with fallen leaves creating a rich carpet … More Embracing October: The Enchanting Transformations of Autumn in Latvia