Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)

Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)

A fantastic experience to have this beautiful crested owl (Lophostrix cristata) calling right outside my bedroom. I had hoped to be able to capture it and was…


Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)

Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)

Out on sea the temperature is balmy, but on land it's a different matter. Close to noon, it must have been close to 40 celsius here on the slopes down to the…


Galápagos Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis)

Galápagos Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis)

I had high expectations going to the south end of the island - only accessible by boat and a man made "staircase" (Prince Philip's Steps) to the flat top of…


“San Isidro Owl” (Strix sp. nova)

“San Isidro Owl” (Strix sp. nova)

This is one famed family of owls! For years these owls have found their home very close to the houses and is seemingly found every night close to the…