8 Nov 2018
King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…
8 Nov 2018
King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…
7 Nov 2013
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
There are two prominent species of birds around Iguaçu Falls, one being the common black vulture. You'll see it in groups lounging in treetops, or simply…
26 Nov 2012
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
As I'm sitting on the edge of the sheer cliff to cool off in the strong updrafts, this juvenile was checking me out a couple of times. Usually you only see…
25 Jun 2011
Svaleurt (Chelidonium majus)
Svaleurten er i valmuefamilien, men frøene minner ikke mye om det jeg forbinder med valmue - langstrakte og ertebelgete som de er. Naturlig utbredelse i…
13 May 2011
Svaleurt (Chelidonium majus)
En plante jeg stiftet bekjentskap med som liten - den oransje saften og lukten av planten var skikkelig gufffen og gjorde inntrykk. Planten er da også giftig!…
27 Nov 2010
Roraima thunderstorms
The view from the camp site, or "hotel", atop Roraima was awesome. I was well protected from the elements in the cave, and could watch nature in all it's ways…