Rundsoldogg (Drosera rotundifolia)

Rundsoldogg (Drosera rotundifolia)

Finner du en myr finner du også en rundsoldogg (Drosera rotundifolia), om det er på et myrflak langs et tjern eller en myr i skogen. I dagene fremover vil…


Iphigenia socotrana

Iphigenia socotrana

My first encounter of Iphigenia socotrana, and what a perfect specimen! 22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra, and with it extreme amounts of rain inundated…


Shield Sundew (Drosera peltata)

Shield Sundew (Drosera peltata)

Shield Sundew (Drosera peltata) is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to 3600 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is…


Shield Sundew (Drosera peltata)

Shield Sundew (Drosera peltata)

Shield Sundew (Drosera peltata) is found in Sikkim's subtropical to temperate biomes to 3600 meters elevation. Elevation: 2775 meters. Native range is…


Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)

Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)

Socotra's biodiversity on land is undisputed and world famous, but it is equally diverse on the coast and in the sea. I am focusing on the terrestrial realm…


Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

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…


Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

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…


Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

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…


Grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus)

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…


Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

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…