6 Feb 2015
Belonogaster saussurei
During bloom the widespread shrub croton socotranus is an important food source for insects of all sizes. Here the paper wasp belongaster saussurei is visiting…
3 Feb 2015
Belonogaster saussurei
A beautiful specimen of Ochradenus socotranus, untouched by livestock due to its position high up a sheer cliff face. In the morning shade from the towering…
15 Jul 2014
Myrkongle (Calla palustris)
Enkelte steder i Gjersjøen står myrkonglene så tett at de er helt dominerende. De trives der det er skikkelig gjørmete. Naturlig utbredelse i Europa til Japan,…
15 Jul 2014
Myrkongle (Calla palustris)
I sumpområdene rundt Gjersjøen er det store mengder myrkongler, og nå var mange alt rødmende. Vannstanden er flere titalls centimeter lavere enn normalt, noe…
19 Nov 2013
Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)
Definitely the most beautiful of the jacamars! From the western canopy tower of Cristalino Jungle Lodge I enjoyed not just this one, but also its mate.…
12 Nov 2013
Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)
You'll probably hear the characteristic song before you'll see this beautiful bird. This one is sitting on a branch hanging over the river that runs through…
8 Dec 2011
White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)
If you don't see this bird, you will definitely hear it. Its sounds are simply amazing and unmistakable! It sounds like this: Yasuni National…