Whilst photographing this striking butterfly – The Common Tit (Hypolycaena erylus himavantus) in Thailand – I noticed that it was … More
Month: January 2015
Skippers
If skippers were dogs, I think they would be pugs! Skippers are stocky little butterflies with hooked antennae, large eyes and … More
The Common Earl, a butterfly with green eyes!
The Common Earl (Tanaecia julii), as the name suggests, is a relatively common butterfly with a wide distribution, including India, … More
Land iguanas: a link with the past
There are 44 species of iguanas (in nine genera), but remarkably, some are still undescribed (1). There are three Land … More
A sea-going lizard
A sea-going l izard.
A sea-going lizard
Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) have probably been living happily on the Galápagos islands for over 10 million years (1). The … More
Rock on pigeons, you are just like us!
Rock on pigeons, you are just like us!. You have to admire their adaptability; they have learnt to live with us … More
Rock on pigeons, you are just like us!
Feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica) – also called city pigeons or street pigeons – are extremely successful animals. They are … More
Bees love lilies
Bees love lilies.
Bees love lilies
Whilst taking pictures of water lilies in Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens (Chiang Mai, Thailand) I noticed that there were bees … More
