Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…


Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…


Diapensia himalaica

Diapensia himalaica

Diapensia himalaica is found in Sikkim's temperate to alpine biomes to 5000 meters elevation. Elevation: 3789 meters. Native range is East Nepal to China and…


Cissus paniculata

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter with Cissus paniculata on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…


Cissus hamaderohensis

Cissus hamaderohensis

This mature Cissus hamaderohensis is using a croton socotranus as support to reach high above ground. It's easily identified by the rectangular stem. This…


Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)

Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)

A very busy male of the mimic (Hypolimnas misippus), rarely resting for long, so this was my only opportunity and shot of this species at this location. During…


Ornate Flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus)

Ornate Flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus)

Capturing birds in the wild is hard as they rarely get close enough, especially for the smaller of the species like this one. A brief encounter at the San…


Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) is a beautiful species with a very unique vocalization that adds depth and mystery to the myriads of songs in the forest.…


Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii)

A beautiful species with a very unique vocalization that adds depth and mystery to the myriads of songs in the forest. Sometimes it will rhythmically move the…


Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)

Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)

I encountered the striated laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata) many times during my time in Bhutan, but rarely in clear view like this. In fact I thought I…