3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The juvenile great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
With the great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) I think the female is more beautiful than the male - at least in this posture and light! It difficult to…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The male great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
The leaves of barnadesia arborea leathery, pointy, thick and shiny. Native range is Ecuador and Peru. Altitude 3450 metres. Here you see the long spines.…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
This barnadesia arborea was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing.…