5 Feb 2023
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
I've noticed Blanford's Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis) much less frequently than those of the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and Socotra Rock Gecko…
3 Feb 2023
Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)
Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi) is very popular fruit with Socotris. I have yet to taste one, as these lovely fruits were out of reach for me to…
3 Feb 2023
Christ’s Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi)
This Christ's Thorn Jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi) tree is not bearing flowers or fruits, but when in fruit the Socotris will collect what they can as this is…
2 Feb 2023
Plocama puberula
My first encounter with Plocama puberula. It's growing in a crack of the wall of Dirhur canyon, where it is accessing water seepage that lasts long after the…
1 Feb 2023
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) is a common species revealing its location when darting to safety as you step near its location. If you see it from a…
29 Oct 2019
Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus)
Rollers are found in Europe, Asia as well as in Africa and Australia, but not in the New World. Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus) is commonly seen…
29 Apr 2018
Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis)
As the day is nearing its end, this oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is resting atop this tree stub as it's possibly well fed for the day. If not…