14 Dec 2023
Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura)
Obscure Morning Glory (Ipomoea obscura) is a variable species that can be difficult to identify as the flower comes in cream, yellow or orange seen here. I've…
19 Jun 2023
Skogtordivel (Anoplotrupes stercorosus)
Gjødselbillen Skogtordivel (Anoplotrupes stercorosus) treffer jeg regelmessig på turene mine i nærmiljøet, som her like ved Nydammen, nord for Gjersjøen.
15 Feb 2023
Cynanchum revoilii
Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. It has a strange looking…
4 Feb 2023
Convolvulus sarmentosus
There is a short window of opportunity for many of the plant species on Socotra that are most sensitive to the winter rains for growth and blossom. For one…
1 Feb 2023
Purple-throat Morning Glory (Ipomoea sinensis)
Socotra is still vibrant with life after the generous winter rains this year. Perhaps it is due to the La Nina, and this will be the best winter rains in a few…
9 Jul 2021
Siland (Mergus serrator)
En Siland (Mergus serrator) kommer tilbake fra en matpause i fjorden, og etter å ha klart å navigere seg gjennom hissige makrellterner og fiskemåker har hun nå…