Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This individual grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 263 meters. Endemic.


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This individual grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. During the summer months the southwestern monsoon reigns supreme…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

The cliffs on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra have lots of interesting seemingly inaccessible locations for goats and thus the promise of untouched…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

Linear leaves barely distinguishable unless you get up close. This was an untouched and healthy specimen growing out of the sheer cliff face, which is key to…


Red-headed Manakin (Pipra rubrocapilla)

Red-headed Manakin (Pipra rubrocapilla)

There are many trails leading into the primary forest from Cristalino Jungle Lodge, and I encountered these two manakins not far from the lodge. I just…