1 Feb 2023
Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
The Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) is one of an incredible 22 dragon- and damselfly species found on Socotra, which is quite a feat for an isolated…
20 Nov 2018
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
A male in surveying mode, slowly moving its head to scan the surrounding for any insects it can capture.
19 Nov 2018
Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)
A female in a typical posture, slowly moving its head to survey the surrounding and any insects it can capture.
15 Nov 2018
Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)
This incredibly beautiful bird is blending so well with its environment that it can be in a tree right in front of you and you will still miss it. When perched…
14 Nov 2018
Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)
A female quetzal consuming a freshly picked fruit from the tree nearby. In the early morning it does this trip to-and-fro several times until satisfied, and…
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…
11 Nov 2016
Seychelles blue pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
The Seychelles blue pigeon is beautiful and common species throughout the Seychelles islands, but on Bird Island where this was shot I encountered only two. It…
11 Nov 2016
Seychelles blue pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
A common resident throughout the Seychelles archipelago you likely will see for the first time around the airport. On Bird Island, where this was shot, I did…
5 Feb 2015
Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense)
I found a surprising number of the Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense) at this permanent pool of water. Some were under water others were…