Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus

This is high up on one of the dunes in Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. This was the only Cyperus conglomeratus here, and it has survived change in a…


Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus

This is high up on one of the dunes in Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. This was the only cyperus conglomeratus here, and it has survived change in a…


Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus is an amazing plant that can survive being completely covered by sand for long periods. During my visit the plant was in a situation…


Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)

Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)

Two Socotra cormorants was actually unusual, as I mostly saw them in one large mass. The Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is found in large…


Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)

Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis)

The Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is both endemic to the region and thus a vulnerable species, but also due to excessive habitat loss caused…