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…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The juvenile great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to…
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)
Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis) is endemic to Galapagos. 0.323081,-89.948675
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)
Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis) is endemic to Galapagos. 0.323081,-89.948675
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
With the great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) I think the female is more beautiful than the male - at least in this posture and light! It difficult to…
3 Dec 2011
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)
The male great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the…
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)
I'm used to wary and nervous doves, but as this is Galapagos, this Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) barely made any change in behavior due to the human…