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…
24 Nov 2018
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). I spotted it driving to the next destination on my schedule, and could…
7 May 2018
Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)
A brief encounter with the rare Indian sloth bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus) as it quenches its thirst. It's the height of the dry season, with temperature…
22 Nov 2016
Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone corvina)
This was my second day by this nest, and I was able to get even closer without disturbing her. This female Seychelles paradise flycatcher was in the final…
21 Nov 2016
Seychelles Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone corvina)
This female Seychelles paradise flycatcher is making certain the nest is top notch, with the best possible materials, so that her clutch of eggs will result in…
21 Nov 2016
Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone corvina)
This threatened and endemic male of the Seychelles paradise flycatcher is found on La Digue and a very few other islands in Seychelles, is naturally unaware of…
