Campfire on top of Socotra

Campfire on top of Socotra

On top of Socotra, at 1500 meters above sea level, you are open to the elements, which often is fog and mist, which makes it very cold after sunset. This…


Archer sand dunes, Socotra

Arher sand dunes, Socotra

The sand dunes of Arher are popular with visitors. Some climb them for the view. Others to see the unique flora, and some like to slide down the sand dunes on…


Socotra fishermen at Archer

Socotra fishermen at Arher

This morning more than 10 skiffs were swarming around this area to catch fish. It looked rather disorganized to me, but I saw they throw their nets, barter…


Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

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…


Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)

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…