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Corbichonia decumbens

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

I found this corbichonia decumbens on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive! Native range is Dry Tropical and…

by morten

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Corbichonia decumbens

6 Feb 2015

Corbichonia decumbens

I found this corbichonia decumbens on the riverside of Kalesan gorge, which means it must endure flash floods - impressive! Native range is Dry Tropical and…

by morten

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Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

4 Feb 2015

Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

These Egyptian vultures are sitting on the roof of a traditional Socotri beach hut used by fishermen on the beautiful Shuab beach of west Socotra. A structure…

by morten

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Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

4 Feb 2015

Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

Although this species seems common on Socotra, it is in fact threatened throughout its range due to human chemicals like pesticide, antibiotics and heavy…

by morten

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Aizoon canariense UV

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense UV

As the petals were gone (I found none in bloom), this photo is more on the developing fruit than a true flower.

by morten

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Aizoon canariense

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

Aizoon canariense thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers!

by morten

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Aizoon canariense

2 Feb 2015

Aizoon canariense

Aizoon canariense thrives on the flats close to the ocean, and are very small and inconspicuous. In fact I had to use my macro to see the flowers as the petals…

by morten