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…
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…