18 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) with bark snails
You can find these dormant (aestivating) land snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but find them covering an entire Socotra cucumber tree…
15 Dec 2023
Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus)
A very young Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotranus) that has survived the insatiable appetite of the goats - only because it growing where they cannot…
4 Feb 2023
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
This is the only place I've encountered Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) on Socotra. It thrives here in the shadow of the tall cliffs of Socotra's northeast, and…
25 Jun 2021
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…
3 Jun 2021
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…
2 May 2018
Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)
A very active small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), singing out to the world that he's strong, healthy and the leader of this land for his species. Often…
29 Apr 2018
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…
26 Apr 2018
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…
26 Apr 2018
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…