Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)

Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)

Socotra's biodiversity on land is undisputed and world famous, but it is equally diverse on the coast and in the sea. I am focusing on the terrestrial realm…


Planalto Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris)

Planalto Woodcreeper (Dendrocolaptes platyrostris)

One of several species of woodcreepers seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Woodcreepers are hard to identify as they look very similar. This one is similar to…


Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)

Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)

As I was photographing plants I noticed the constant return of and foraging of this bird on the ground around me. Not at all nervous about me, and came very…


Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta)

Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta)

There are many small bird species here, and quite a number of them as well, so you'll constantly see and hear them. Thanks to Jim Moore for identification.…


Sisselrot (Polypodium vulgare)

Sisselrot (Polypodium vulgare)

De runde, parvise sporehusene er karakteristiske for sisselroten, og er her nesten modnet.


Sisselrot (Polypodium vulgare)

Sisselrot (Polypodium vulgare)

Vokser overalt på skrinne plasser, som i fjellsprekker, ur og skrinne kratt på tomten. De vokser både på solrike, vestvendte og tørre plasser og de fuktige og…