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…


Caetangil paraguariensis

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…


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common on Roraima tepui. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Orectanthe sceptrum

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…


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

One of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit.


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common and widespread along the trail to Roraima. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Kameleonkrabbeedderkopp (Misumena vatia) spiser Blomsterflue (Syrphus ribesii)

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.…


Kameleonkrabbeedderkopp (Misumena vatia)

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 -…