Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis)

Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis)

Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis) is a beautiful high-elevation dweller, seen here around the Tungnath temple during the full moon of April…


Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

This little cutie was in full swing eating the delicious primula flowers and other species now in bloom, but I just missed it having a mountful of flowers.…


Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)

This little cutie was in full swing eating the delicious primula flowers and other species now in bloom, and here it had a very short break on an outcrop to…


Genovesa sunset

Genovesa sunset

The sheer cliffs of Genovesa are insurmountable to all except humans - here bathed in the the last rays of the sun as I walk down the Prince Philip's Steps.…


Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

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…


Chamaesyce amplexicaulis

Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)

Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis) is endemic to Galapagos. 0.323081,-89.948675


Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)

Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis)

Galápagos spurge (Chamaesyce amplexicaulis) is endemic to Galapagos. 0.323081,-89.948675


Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus)

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus)

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) is endemic to Galapagos. From Fernandina. 0.323081,-89.948675


Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

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…


Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

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…