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…


Rufous-vented yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis)

Rufous-vented yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis)

This was perhaps just another spring morning here in Bhutan, but to me it was such a special time at this location. This day started with such a beautiful and…


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…