1 Feb 2023
Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
The Red-veined Dropwing is one of an incredible 22 dragon- and damselfly species found on Socotra, which is quite a feat for an isolated island.
25 Jun 2021
Sandlo – Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
Dette er første møte med denne arten på Fyrsteilene for meg. Jeg satt stille og rolig mens den kom nærmere og nærmere meg i sin søken etter mat i fjæra.…
28 Nov 2014
Pied Plover (Vanellus cayanus)
On some of the sandbanks I saw chicks, like this one. At first I only noticed the adults, but As I noticed they were not fleeing, but preferred to walk away…
27 Nov 2014
Pied Plover (Vanellus cayanus)
Many of the larger sand banks were housing one or more families rearing their chicks. The chicks need to be able to fly soon, as even the highest sand banks…
12 Nov 2013
Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
The rice fields of Fazenda San Fransico are teaming with life - from the insects and frogs to the largest of birds eating them. Also called Crying Bird. It…
16 Nov 2012
Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)
A common bird here, but not in large numbers during my visit.