1 Feb 2023
Robber fly (Subfamily Asilinae)
A brief encounter with one of perhaps more species of robber flies on Socotra. Elevation: 918 meters.
12 Nov 2018
Variegated Squirrel (Sciurus variegatoides)
A common species in Costa Rica, and a frequent visitor to easy meals provided by humans - just like the squirrels in Europe and North America, except it is not…
9 Nov 2016
Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
This is a terribly lonely tortoise. It was removed from its homeland of Madagascar decades ago to this island (Bird Island) when the island was a coconut and…
7 Nov 2016
Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
This giant tortoise species is named after one of the largest atolls in the world, Aldabra, which is also its last stronghold after centuries of human…
28 Sep 2015
2015 lunar eclipse
What an amazing night!! Perfect conditions due to a high pressure system. No wind, and no significant clouds during totality. After totality and towards…