Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

Camptoloma lyperiiflorum

This species is easily recognized by the glandular hairs. It is found in the cliffs of western and southwestern Socotra, often in places protected by the sun.…


Buddleja colvilei

Buddleja colvilei

Elevation: 3198 meters. Native range is Himalaya to China.


Scrophularia arguta

Scrophularia arguta

I encountered this one close to a vertical cliff that blocks the sun for many months of the year where only the early morning rays reach the ground. In…


Principe weaver (Ploceus princeps)

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…


Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)

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…


Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)

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…


Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)

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…


Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)

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…


Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)

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…


Cocculus balfourii

Cocculus balfourii

On my way down from my 2 nights in the Haghier mountains I encountered many incredible plant species, many only found here. As it was my last day time was in…