5 Feb 2023
Red-eyed Reef Crab (Eriphia smithii)
The marine life around Socotra is rich and diverse, but I am focusing on the flora and fauna on land. However, I had a short window of opportunity during low…
5 Feb 2023
Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)
Socotra's biodiversity on land is undisputed and world famous, but it is equally diverse on the coast and in the sea. I am focusing on the terrestrial realm…
18 Nov 2012
Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata)
Fortunately I was quick enough to see the ornate tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata), stop the car, open the window and swing the camera into position and shoot!…
18 Nov 2012
Chacaltaya Smooth-throated Lizard (Liolaemus forsteri)
At this altitude, a cloudy day means low activity for a cold-blooded lizard. Here it's widening its left side to increase the surface area against the few…
