17 Dec 2023
Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Zygophyllum simplex)
Elevation: 263 meters. Native range is Cape Verde, Sahara to Tanzania and Northwest India, Angola to South Africa.
4 Feb 2023
Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)
I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…
4 Feb 2023
Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)
I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
A really old individual holding on to life in harsh conditions, compared to the lush, vibrant and large specimens found in sands of Arher.
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
This species thrives in the sands of Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. Here they grow to their full potential and seem to never shed their leaves. Also…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum qatarense
This species quite variable, both in size and morphology. By the dunes of Arher you will find the largest specimens, like this one, which is also in bloom. The…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum paulayanum
I encountered many of this species in Homhil, but very few with flowers. Its long spines makes somewhat unpleasant to handle, but the goats finds it very…
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum paulayanum
Native range is Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to India.
4 Feb 2023
Zygophyllum paulayanum
Native range is Egypt to Kenya, Arabian Peninsula, South Iran to India.
31 Mar 2017
Blue-throated barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus)
Barbets are such colorful birds and when seen out in the open on a naked branch, you would not think of this as a bird very hard to locate once it’s in the…