20 Oct 2017
Principe weaver (Ploceus princeps)
Although Principe is a small island, its diversity is still largely intact and thus most of the endemic species are common and widespread. When I arrived here…
10 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles islands, and here on Bird Island I was enjoying a group of them roosting in a bush right outside my room…
9 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The female red fody is nothing like its male counterpart and blends in well with its surroundings. The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles…
9 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles islands, and here on Bird Island I was enjoying a group of them roosting in a bush right outside my…
9 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles islands, and here on Bird Island I was enjoying a group of them roosting in a bush right outside my…
7 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The female of this species is nothing like its male counterpart and blends in well with its surroundings. The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles…
29 Nov 2012
Cleistocactus samaipatanus
Finding cacti on the sheer cliffs of Refugio Los Volcanes was a surprise to me! I saw their red flowers from afar, but assumed totally different species.
16 Nov 2012
Cardon cactus (Echinopsis tarijensis)
When not in bloom it looks just like the white-flowering Echinopsis atacamensis, but this one is much rarer, and I found only one with flower here on the…
16 Nov 2012
Cardon cactus (Echinopsis tarijensis)
When not in bloom it looks like the white-flowering Echinopsis atacamensis, but this one is much rarer, and I found only one with flower here on the slopes of…