15 Apr 2017
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…
6 Apr 2017
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…
31 Mar 2017
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…
2 Dec 2014
Caetangil paraguariensis
Caetangil paraguariensis is one of many species in the fabaceae family growing around SouthWild Pantanal. This one I found by the trail along the river, in…
26 Nov 2010
Orectanthe sceptrum
A most peculiar flower that both looks and feels like plastic! In any case, flowering and producing fruit in particular is the very last of the plant, as it…
26 Nov 2010
Orectanthe sceptrum
One of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit.
19 Aug 2009
Kameleonkrabbeedderkopp (Misumena vatia) spiser Blomsterflue (Syrphus ribesii)
Jeg ser oftere kameleonkrabbeedderkoppen sitte og vente i en blomst enn slurpende på et bytte som her hvor den suger i seg innholdet av en blomsterflue.…
14 Aug 2009
Kameleonkrabbeedderkopp (Misumena vatia)
Denne edderkoppen sitter klar til å gripe fatt i insekter som er på vei til blomsten den sitter på. Den kan tilpasse kroppsfargen til omgivelsene den er i -…