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…
17 Nov 2012
Black-hooded Sierra-Finch (Phrygilus atriceps)
Black-hooded sierra-finch (Phrygilus atriceps) is a very common bird, and seen in the most remote places as well as close to humans, as is the case here.…
17 Nov 2012
Tawny-throated Dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis)
My only sigthing of the twny-throated dotterel (Oreopholus ruficollis). Altitude: 3687 metres. It sounds like this: -19.86754,-67.56887
17 Nov 2012
Frankenia triandra
Frankenia triandra grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is…
17 Nov 2012
Lycium humile
Lycium humile grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Chile…
17 Nov 2012
Lycium humile
Lycium humile grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is Chile…
17 Nov 2012
Altiplano butterfly 02
This was the second species of butterfly I saw during my few dayes here. Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-) Altitude: 3669 metres.…
17 Nov 2012
Altiplano stream
The much lusher and higher vegetation reveals a constant source of fresh water from one of the many springs. Even though it flows most of the year it's not…
17 Nov 2012
Arenaria rivularis
Arenaria rivularis grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres. Native range is…