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…
3 Dec 2014
Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)
My first, brief encounter with sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) in Pantanal. It took off right after this shot, so I was unable to get a shot in the clear at this…
24 Nov 2013
Rhinoceros Beetle
During my 4 nights at Hotel do Ype, this night stood out as a particularly busy in regard to number of insects. It was very humid - the clouds were low - and…
15 Nov 2013
West Indian Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
This West Indian buckeye (Junonia evarete) is old and worn out, but still in good health as it was by no means sitting still when I repeatedly approached.…
8 Nov 2013
Pelidnota sordida
A brief encounter with pelidnota sordida, one of countless insect species in this magnificent park.
30 Sep 2013
Torskemunn (Linaria vulgaris)
De lange, smale og blågrønne bladene til torskemunn (Linaria vulgaris) er ikke til å ta feil av. Denne vokser helt nede ved høyvannssonen i Sandbukta. Naturlig…