15 Feb 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. It has a strange looking…
11 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
During my 14 day stay on Socotra I only found this Caralluma socotrana with a seed pod. And in what an exquisite state! The pod has just opened, and the seeds…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
5 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana
Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…
4 Feb 2015
Caralluma socotrana UV
A mesmerizing flower in shape, texture and color which is almost completely dark in UV. Native range of is East & South Ethiopia to Kenya, Socotra.……
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The juvenile great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
With the great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) I think the female is more beautiful than the male - at least in this posture and light!
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The male great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the…
