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…
29 Oct 2019
Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)
Rollers are found in Europe, Asia as well as in Africa and Australia, but not in the New World. Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is commonly seen…
29 Oct 2019
Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus)
Hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is a critically endangered species, and unsurprisingly the only one of the species I encountered during my time in…
29 Oct 2019
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)
Last night a group of wild dogs made a kill, and at dawn furry and feathered scavengers honed in on the leftovers. This tawny eagle (Aquila rapax) was waiting…
29 Oct 2019
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
Last night a group of wild dogs made a kill, and at dawn furry and feathered scavengers honed in on the leftovers. This black kite (Milvus migrans) was waiting…
29 Oct 2019
White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus)
White-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is A critically endangered species, but surprisingly 5 of them gathered here. Lot less than in a healthy population, but…
