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6 Feb 2023

African Baconfig (Aizoon canariense)

Inconspicuous but commonly found in sandy plains of the coast and further inland. This is the first I've found with flowers. It is found throughout much of…

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EcuadorBirdsParulidae

20 Nov 2018

Slate-throated Redstart (Myioborus miniatus)

A brief encounter at the San Jorge Eco-lodge in Tandayapa. It sounds like this: Elevation: 1749 meters

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SocotraLeavesAizoaceaePlants

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

This one I found on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods – impressive!

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SocotraFlowersAizoaceaePlants

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

This one I found on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive!

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SocotraFlowersPlantsUVAizoaceae

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense UV

As the petals were gone (I found none in bloom), this photo is more on the developing fruit than a true flower.

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SocotraLeavesAizoaceaePlants

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

This species thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers!

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SocotraFlowersAizoaceaePlants

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

This species thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers as the petals are…

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BoliviaRefugio Los VolcanesAmboró National ParkBirdsParulidae

28 Nov 2012

Masked Yellowthroat (Geothlypis aequinoctialis velata)

The song is very similar to the Willow Warbler, and I was enjoying it every day of my stay here. When looking for sound recordings I haven't been able to find…

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VenezuelaRoraima tepuiBonnetiaceaePlants

26 Nov 2010

Bonnetia roraimae

Native range is Roraima tepui. Bonnetia roraimae

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