22 Nov 2018
Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)
A fantastic experience to have this beautiful bird singing right outside my bedroom. I had hoped to be able to capture it and was hoping it was not frightened…
12 Nov 2018
Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata)
A wonderful encounter thanks to a local bird lover that knows where to find them. They are easily heard during night, but as with most owls hard to see during…
31 Mar 2017
Collared owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei)
This very small owl (smaller than a common starling - just around 15 cm in length) is easy to miss if it doesn’t move, or stand out like it does here against…
3 Feb 2015
Peppered Moray (Gymnothorax pictus)
When I had some time on a small beach on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra I found lots of interesting marine life, but was surprised to see this young…
5 Dec 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
The locked gate to the most remote part of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is guarded by a family of burrowing owls. A nice welcome I think, but if you…