13 Dec 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
Most of the Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica) I have encountered have been heavily browsed by goats, and this individual is no exception, except that…
5 Feb 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica), found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs…
5 Feb 2023
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
I've noticed Blanford's Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis) much less frequently than those of the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and Socotra Rock Gecko…
1 Feb 2023
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) is a common species revealing its location when darting to safety as you step near its location. If you see it from a…
14 Oct 2018
Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
A truly spectacular bird with a popular name I have never understood. This is an endangered species, and I encountered very few of them and treasured every…
3 Feb 2015
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
Blanford's rock gecko (Pristurus insignis) is one of several species of small reptiles found on Socotra, and it was right in front of me for quite some time…
2 Feb 2015
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) is a very common resident on lower altitudes, as here on the slopes around the Detwah lagoon of west Socotra there…