It must be galling to be covered in these! Sorry for the schoolboy pun but they do not look … More
Month: May 2014
Rhododendron ludwigianum
This beautiful plant is a Thailand endemic (only found there) which occurs towards the top of mountains, such as Doi … More
Ria de Ortigueira – a special place!
A Ria is is a coastal inlet or flooded river valley. The word ría in Galician and is related to … More
A lineup of linnets!
Twelve linnets and two green finches on a gorse bush by the Ria Ortigueira, Galicia, Spain
Feisty pheasant!
I came across this bird when I visited Wat Tham Pha Plong at the base of Doi Chiang Dao, a … More
Early Bumblebee
Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) on a stick in Spain (Galicia) in early April
Rainbow tree
The Rainbow Eucalyptus tree is a strikingly colourful eucalypt which originated from South East Asia (the native distribution covered: New … More
Dandelions are born survivors!
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are so common that they are easy to take for granted; but look closer and you will … More
