4 Feb 2023
Cleome brachycarpa
The largest specimen I have come across of this species so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.
1 Feb 2015
Cleome brachycarpa UV
While bright yellow in visible light this flower is completely dark and non-reflective in UV light.Endemic.
1 Feb 2015
Cleome brachycarpa
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting flowers, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. In a few…
1 Feb 2015
Cleome brachycarpa
On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting plants, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. Up close you…
11 Dec 2014
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The iconic Hoatzin is a strange looking bird as well as in behaviour, but it's also beautiful I think. It's like no other bird! It raises the head plume as…
11 Dec 2014
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
I'm fascinated by these prehistoric-like birds of the Amazon rainforest - they are like no other bird! They can hardly fly, they sound like a magpie stuck on…
23 Nov 2012
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
It was perched in such a nice position and light, as if it wanted me to take a picture. Usually they prefer some distance, and if the comfort zone is about to…
22 Nov 2012
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The sun has set and the Hoatzin is prepping for the nocturnal activities. The moon is bright, and that sometimes brings out sounds never heard during the day.…
14 Nov 2012
Rock Valley (Valle de las Rocas) & Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia)
In a garden of rock formations resembling many different animals I was baffled to suddenly stand in front of this Viscacha monitoring my movements.
13 Nov 2012
Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia)
If it doesn't move, the Viscacha is near impossible to see. The color is so similar to the rocks, sand and shrubs, that it's only patience or luck that makes…