Searsia thyrsiflora

Searsia thyrsiflora

Searsia thyrsiflora is a common species on Socotra's northwestern limestone plateau (Hamaderoh) where this is captured, and the Haghier mountains. Endemic.…


Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei is found in Sikkim's temperate biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to China and Myanmar.


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…


Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)

Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)

Experiencing the rhododendron forests in bloom is an amazing experience in many ways as they are a magnet to so many incredible bird species. Sometimes you may…


Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides)

Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides)

To the human eye a tree with just these flaming inflorescences is a wonder to behold, but for pollinators and nectar hunters alike this is a welcome and very…


Searsia thyrsiflora UV

Searsia thyrsiflora UV

Searsia thyrsiflora is nNot particularly colorful in visible light and even less so in UV - all dark as it is. Endemic.


Searsia thyrsiflora

Searsia thyrsiflora

I found this searsia thyrsiflora, and many others on top of Socotra – Skand (or Skand), but few with good flowers as it was nearing the end of the season.…


Searsia thyrsiflora

Searsia thyrsiflora

I found this searsia thyrsiflora, and many others on top of Socotra - Skand (or Skand), but few with good flowers as it was nearing the end of the season.…


Trimezia juncifolia

Trimezia juncifolia

This was the only specimen I found. Native range is central and south Brazil.


Trimezia lutea UV

Trimezia lutea UV

No surprise patterns or reflection/absorbtion in UV compared to visible light. Native range of trimezia lutea is Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.…