Pale Jezebel (Delias sanaca)

Pale Jezebel (Delias sanaca)

A Pale Jezebel (Delias sanaca) caught in the web, but it died by exhaustion rather than poison as the spider would normally wrap it in silk. Was it too big for…


Bicyclus anynana (ssp. socotrana)

Bicyclus anynana (ssp. socotrana)

In places Bicyclus anynana (ssp. socotrana) is commonly seen on socotra, like this one alongside the trail to Hoq cave.


Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda

Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda

This winter has seen a good amount of rain, resulting in lots of growth. At this location I encountered several species of insects, including two species of…


Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)

Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)

A very busy male of the mimic (Hypolimnas misippus), rarely resting for long, so this was my only opportunity and shot of this species at this location. During…


Lysende nattskyer - Noctilucent clouds

Lysende nattskyer

Lysende nattskyer er noe som kun kan sees i sommermånedene, og bare rundt 50-70 grader nord og sør, men som likevel ikke er vanlige å se. Dette er skyer som er…


Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris)

Thick-billed Euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris)

A brilliantly colored male of the thick-billed euphonia (Euphonia laniirostris) often seen at feeding stations in its range in Ecuador. It sounds like this:……


Yellow-breasted Brushfinch (Atlapetes latinuchus)

Yellow-breasted Brushfinch (Atlapetes latinuchus)

Yellow-breasted brushfinch (Atlapetes latinuchus) is a common bird at high altitudes in Ecuador. It has an energetic and bubbly series of vocalizations. It…


Noctilucent clouds over Oslo

Noctilucent clouds over Oslo

Such an amazing moment! Warm summer's night, with a calm sea reflecting the wonderous sky.