3 Apr 2017
Black-tailed crake (Amaurornis bicolor)
It’s quite amazing to hear this loud and striking sound and not being able to see where it's coming from. In this case, all I saw was a waterlogged landscape…
17 Nov 2016
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
Constance Lemuria is one of many hotels in Seychelles that follow conservation best-practices, and what follow is a unique experience with nature and creature…
11 Dec 2014
Azure Gallinule (Porphyrio flavirostris)
Usually well hidden inside dense vegetation where the vocalization is the only sign it's there. The oxbow lake at the Amazon Research and conservation Center…
22 Nov 2013
Slaty-breasted Wood Rail (Aramides saracura)
This slaty-breasted wood rail (Aramides saracura) had a rather peculiar behavior. It was seemingly oblivious to my presence and it preferred the open areas of…
12 Nov 2013
Grey-necked Wood Rail (Aramides cajaneus)
The grey-necked wood Rail (Aramides cajaneus) has mesmerising red eyes! The river that runs through Fazenda San Fransico is deep throughout the dry season and…
12 Nov 2013
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)
The many man made canals in the higher grounds of Fazenda San Fransico offer excellent opportunities for a wide variety of animals - from insects, birds and…
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.…