17 Dec 2023
Ochradenus socotranus
This Ochradenus socotranus grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 263 meters. Endemic.
17 Dec 2023
Ochradenus socotranus
This Ochradenus socotranus grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. During the summer months the southwestern monsoon reigns…
15 Apr 2017
Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)
Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan I encountered this species many times during my time in Bhutan, but rarely in clear view like this. In fact I thought I was…
6 Apr 2017
Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)
Experiencing the rhododendron forests in bloom is an amazing experience in many ways as they are a magnet to so many incredible bird species. Sometimes you may…
31 Mar 2017
Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides) on a Flame of the forest (Butea sp)
To the human eye a tree with just these flaming inflorescences is a wonder to behold, but for pollinators and nectar hunters alike this is a welcome and very…
3 Feb 2015
Ochradenus socotranus
The cliffs on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra have lots of interesting seemingly inaccessible locations for goats and thus the promise of untouched…
3 Feb 2015
Ochradenus socotranus
Linear leaves barely distinguishable unless you get up close. This was an untouched and healthy specimen growing out of the sheer cliff face, which is key to…
14 Dec 2014
White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)
If you're on or by a river in the Amazon rain forest you will see this species, sometimes a single one like here, or if you're lucky maybe a hundred roosting…
14 Nov 2013
Brown-Chested Martin (Progne tapera)
This is a common swallow in Pantanal, and around Pousada Xaraés it has excellent nesting sites as the closest river has high and steep river banks in which it…