Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)

Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)

Socotra's biodiversity on land is undisputed and world famous, but it is equally diverse on the coast and in the sea. I am focusing on the terrestrial realm…


Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe). Det…


Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe). Det…


Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

A very active individual, singing out to the world that he's strong, healthy and the leader of this land for his species. Often you'll hear this species…


Grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus)

Grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus)

During my stay in Chopta I encountered an amazing array of animal species in biomes ranging from alpine to dense forest slopes and valleys and farms. Each with…


Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

An oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…


Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

A rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara) perched near a rare source of water. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your…


Principe sunbird (Anabathmis hartlaubii)

Principe sunbird (Anabathmis hartlaubii)

I arrived in Principe just in time to enjoy the birds building nests or just in the early stages of incubation. I even followed a pair in the process of…