18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
15 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)
A very young individual that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot reach! If the plant is not…
4 Jul 2023
Blåklokkebie (Melitta haemorrhoidalis)
Dette er første gangen jeg ser denne arten! Jeg trodde først den var gammel og utslitt, for den bare hang på klokken som dinglet i vinden, som om den hvilte.…
4 Feb 2023
Socotra plant 41 (Cucurbitaceae)
This is the only place I've encountered this species on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the tall cliffs and finds moisture from the water seeping out…
20 Nov 2018
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
A male in surveying mode, slowly moving its head to scan the surrounding for any insects it can capture.
19 Nov 2018
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
A female in a typical posture, slowly moving its head to survey the surrounding and any insects it can capture.
15 Nov 2018
Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)
This incredibly beautiful bird is blending so well with its environment that it can be in a tree right in front of you and you will still miss it. When perched…
14 Nov 2018
Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)
A female quetzal consuming a freshly picked fruit from the tree nearby. In the early morning it does this trip to-and-fro several times until satisfied, and…
6 Feb 2015
Cucumis prophetarum
The entirety of this cucumber plant is really fascinating, and I’ve never seen it before. This is likely Cucumis prophetarum ssp dissectum, as it is more…