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Iris clarkei

8 Jul 2023

Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei is found in Sikkim's temperate biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to China and Myanmar.

by morten

PeruParacasBirdsSternidae
Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis)

17 Dec 2014

Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis)

There are many hotels very close to the nature reserve in Paracas, and here you will see many birds close to the hotels. As there are no trees here, many like…

by morten

PeruParacasBirdsSternidae
Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus)

17 Dec 2014

Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus)

The entire coastline of Peru is a desert, but the cold and nutrient rich ocean is rich with fish due to the cold Humbolt Current. Thus the coast was once…

by morten

PeruPucusanaBirdsSternidae
Inca Tern (Larosterna inca)

16 Dec 2014

Inca Tern (Larosterna inca)

In the harbor and waters around the fishing village of Pucusana in Peru I found lots of inca terns, and some places they were so tame that I could walk among…

by morten

Chapada dos Guimaraes National ParkBrazilPlantsIridaceaeFlowers
Trimezia juncifolia

6 Dec 2014

Trimezia juncifolia

This was the only specimen I found. Native range is central and south Brazil.

by morten

BrazilChapada dos Guimaraes National ParkPlantsIridaceaeUVFlowers
Trimezia lutea UV

6 Dec 2014

Trimezia lutea UV

No surprise patterns or reflection/absorbtion in UV compared to visible light. -15.2997,-55.8406

by morten

Chapada dos Guimaraes National ParkBrazilPlantsIridaceaeFlowers
Trimezia lutea

6 Dec 2014

Trimezia lutea

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.

by morten

PantanalBrazilPorto JofreBirdsSternidae
Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex)

27 Nov 2014

Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex)

Juveniles waiting for more free food, but are likely not getting much as they are old and strong enough to fly and get their own food. Soon the land they stand…

by morten

BrazilItatiaia National ParkPlantsIridaceaeFlowers
Gelasine coerulea

24 Nov 2013

Gelasine coerulea

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southern Brazil to Argentina.

by morten

BoliviaAltiplanoCondoririLeavesPlantsIridaceae
Olsynium acaule

18 Nov 2012

Olsynium acaule

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…

by morten