30 Apr 2018
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…
30 Apr 2018
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.…
30 Apr 2018
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…
23 Nov 2010
Eriocaulon sp
These flowers seems to hover in the air from afar. Only a closer look reveals the thinnest of stems holding these soft and furry "buttons". This specimen grew…
23 Nov 2010
Reed-stemmed Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)
Native range of reed-stemmed orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense) is Trinidad to Bolivia.
23 Nov 2010
Gran Sabana flower 008
A shrub I found close to the Kaimoran Lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!
23 Nov 2010
False Meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata)
I found this false meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata) growing in a small brook close by Kamoiran lodge. Native range is Tropical South America.
23 Nov 2010
Kielmeyera sp
This bush was growing in the proximity of the Kaimoran lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!
23 Nov 2010
Bladderwort (Utricularia sp)
This tiny flower was growing close to the river (it's under water in the rainy season) behind Kamoiran lodge.