17 Dec 2023
Ochradenus socotranus
This individual 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 individual 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 supreme…
26 Apr 2018
Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)
In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property you're certain to attract all the local bird species, and many mammals…
26 Apr 2018
Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)
Nothing feels better than a thorough soak in pond during the dry season. In the dry season many people offer permanent water sources for the birds and local…
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…
23 Nov 2013
Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas)
One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this: