14 Dec 2014
Catasetum orchid
How incredibly lucky I was that this orchid was in bloom when I came by! These flowers are in pristine condition, and I was totally amazed by their incredible…
14 Dec 2014
Catasetum orchid
This is the second species of this incredibly strange genus I found here at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC). Strange, not just by looks, but…
14 Dec 2014
Catasetum schunkei
Catasetum schunkei is a very unusual species of orchid in that it has male and female flowers. Here yous see what appears as two different species - the…
13 Dec 2014
Wild Coco (Eulophia alta)
In seems this wild coco (Eulophia alta) is growing on solid ground, but this is in fact a float. Underneath it is very deep in some places, so stepping out of…
12 Dec 2014
Bog orchid (Habenaria melvillei)
As the name implies bog orchid (Habenaria melvillei) is an orchid that thrives in very wet environments, and this is as wet as it can be - a float of…
5 Dec 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
The locked gate to the most remote part of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is guarded by a family of burrowing owls. A nice welcome I think, but if you…
10 Aug 2014
Flekkmarihånd (Dactylorhiza maculata)
Steinsjøen ligger vakkert til i grensen mellom Hedmark og Akershus. I dag er jeg her for andre gang, for å sondere områdene rundt vannet, men vel så mye for å…
10 Aug 2014
Flekkmarihånd (Dactylorhiza maculata)
Steinsjøen ligger vakkert til i grensen mellom Hedmark og Akershus. I dag er jeg her for andre gang, for å sondere områdene rundt vannet, men vel så mye for å…