Part 3

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  • White-footed Sportive Lemur
    White-footed Sportive Lemur
    Lepilemur leucopus
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0524
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barn Owl
    Barn Owl
    Tyto alba - this owl was in a very dark space high above.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0533
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thicktail Day Gecko
    Thicktail Day Gecko
    Phelsuma mutabilis
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0564
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Children
    Children
    Their father is the caretaker of the Spiny Forest trails at Berenty.  The accommodation is very, very basic.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2128
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Nightjar
    Madagascar Nightjar
    Caprimulgus madagascariensis
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0571
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Nightjar
    Madagascar Nightjar
    Caprimulgus madagascariensis
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0574
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jerusalem Cricket
    Jerusalem Cricket
    Colossopus redtenbacheri
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2131
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Elephant's Ear Kalanchoe
    Elephant's Ear Kalanchoe
    Kalanchoe beharensis - very soft texture.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2136
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thicktail Day Gecko
    Thicktail Day Gecko
    Phelsuma mutabilis
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0578
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scorpion
    Scorpion
    Grosphus palpator - a very painful sting and even dangerous for children.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2139
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fony Baobab
    Fony Baobab
    Adansonia rubrostripa
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2142
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flatid Leaf-bug nymphs
    Flatid Leaf-bug nymphs
    Phromnia rosea - white, waxy substance provides a distracting protection from predators.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2148
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Flatid Leaf-bug nymphs
    Flatid Leaf-bug nymphs
    Phromnia rosea - adults look like small pink leaves.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2151
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grewia species
    Grewia species
    Despite the distinctive leaves, I can't find an id for this species.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2157
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grewia species
    Grewia species
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2158
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Group
    Group
    Our photo group, leader and Malagasy guide.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2170
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thicktail Day Gecko
    Thicktail Day Gecko
    Phelsuma mutabilis
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Southern Spider Tortoise
    Southern Spider Tortoise
    Pyxis arachnoides oblonga
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0601
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chadsia grevei latifolia
    Chadsia grevei latifolia
    No common name.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2176
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African Monarch
    African Monarch
    Danaus chrysippus
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2178
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Twisted Trunk
    Twisted Trunk
    Interesting growth form.
    Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2182
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Click Beetle
    Click Beetle
    Lycoreus allaudi
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2185
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Formosan Terrestrial Termite Mound
    Formosan Terrestrial Termite Mound
    Coptotermes formosanus - will get active when it rains.
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2189
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scorpion
    Scorpion
    Grosphus palpator
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2194
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hissing Cockroach
    Hissing Cockroach
    Gromphadorrhina species
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2196
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Butterfly
    Butterfly
    Caloschemia pulchra - no common name.
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#2199
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus - fast moving and a bit difficult to photograph.
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0613
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cicada
    Cicada
    No id could be found.
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0619
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Warty Chameleon male
    Warty Chameleon male
    Furcifer verrucosus
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0624
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hawk Moth
    Hawk Moth
    Panogena jasmini
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0631
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0641
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Warty Chameleon male
    Warty Chameleon male
    Furcifer verrucosus
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0648
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Running Coua
    Running Coua
    Coua cursor - tucked in for the night.
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0653
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Ant Lion
    Giant Ant Lion
    Palpares amitinus
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0658
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mouse Lemur
    Grey Mouse Lemur
    Microcebus murinus
    Night, Spiny Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 4, 2023
    2023-11-04#0659
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sakalava Weaver male
    Sakalava Weaver male
    Ploceus sakalava - a bit of calm allowed photography of the weavers in the Eucalyptus tree.
    Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sakalava Weaver male
    Sakalava Weaver male
    Ploceus sakalava
    Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0676
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Turtle Dove
    Madagascar Turtle Dove
    Streptopelia picturata
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0682
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pied Crow
    Pied Crow
    Corvus albus
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0685
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Flying Fox
    Madagascar Flying Fox
    Pteropus rufus - extremely wary.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0694
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Owl
    White-browed Owl
    Ninox superciliaris - eating at Pill Milipede.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0704
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Owl
    White-browed Owl
    Ninox superciliaris - holding the Pill Milipede in a claw.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0720
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Owl
    White-browed Owl
    Ninox superciliaris - eating the Pill Milipede.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0721
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Owl
    White-browed Owl
    Ninox superciliaris
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0733
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-fronted Brown Lemur male
    Red-fronted Brown Lemur male
    Eulemur fulvus rufus
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0737
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-fronted Brown Lemur male
    Red-fronted Brown Lemur male
    Eulemur fulvus rufus
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0743
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - crossing the forest trail.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0755
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Kestrel
    Madagascar Kestrel
    Falco newtoni - with lizard prey.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0765
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Kestrel
    Madagascar Kestrel
    Falco newtoni
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0779
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2205
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascan Mottled Acraea
    Madagascan Mottled Acraea
    Tildia turna
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0791
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Orange-tip
    Madagascar Orange-tip
    Colotis evanthe
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0796
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Namaqua Dove male
    Namaqua Dove male
    Oena capensis
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0804
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2207
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Tree Boa
    Madagascar Tree Boa
    Sanzinia madagascariensis
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2214
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Tree Boa
    Madagascar Tree Boa
    Sanzinia madagascariensis - returning to a burrow under the tree.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0807
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Owl
    White-browed Owl
    Ninox superciliaris - another individual.
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0814
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barn Owl
    Barn Owl
    Tyto alba
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0820
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mad Paradise Flycatcher juveniles
    Mad Paradise Flycatcher juveniles
    Terpsiphone mutata
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#4657
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher female
    Madagascar Paradise Flycatcher female
    Terpsiphone mutata
    Gallery Forest, Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#0838
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - while relaxing on the porch, I was really surprised when the female & juvenile settled on this display about 10 feet away from me and stayed for nearly an hour.
    Room #25, Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2221
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka
    Verreaux's Sifaka
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - besides the female & juvenile on my porch, this sifaka rested and napped at the base of this tree near the porch.
    Room #25, Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2222
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - after watching the sifakas for 30 minutes, I carefully, slowly went into my room for my camera.
    Room #25, Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2228
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi - with my camera, the sifakas stayed nearly another half hour.  Check the video.
    Room #25, Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2236
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Verreaux's Sifaka & juvenile
    Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi
    Room #25, Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2240
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Carrion Plant seeds
    Carrion Plant seeds
    Stapelia gigantea
    Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2241
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Our Ride
    Our Ride
    Loading up for the drive back to Fort Dauphin.
    Berenty Lodge, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2243
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leaving Berenty
    Leaving Berenty
    Driving Photo - through the sisal plantation.
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2244
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leaving Berenty
    Leaving Berenty
    Driving Photo
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2247
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sisal Plantation housing
    Sisal Plantation housing
    Driving Photo - no longer used due to reduced use of sisal fiber.
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu & Sheep
    Zebu & Sheep
    Driving Photo
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2251
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo - hauling water I think.
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2257
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2259
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2263
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zebu Cart
    Zebu Cart
    Driving Photo - hauling water in smaller containers.
    Berenty, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2267
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Amboasary Sud
    Amboasary Sud
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2269
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Amboasary Sud
    Amboasary Sud
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2271
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wheelbarrow
    Wheelbarrow
    Driving Photo - handmade wheelbarrow.
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2273
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Driving Photo
    Driving Photo
    Patches of pavement, pot holes and dusty.
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2275
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Silver Thicket
    Silver Thicket
    Driving Photo - Euphorbia stenoclada
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2276
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Charcoal on a Bicycle
    Charcoal on a Bicycle
    Driving Photo - putting the chain back on.
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2284
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Derelict Homes
    Derelict Homes
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2289
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Charcoal
    Charcoal
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2291
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Cleared for Crops
    Land Cleared for Crops
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2293
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Old Bridge
    Old Bridge
    Driving Photo - as seen heading back to Fort Dauphin.
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2294
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Local People
    Local People
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2299
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crops
    Crops
    Driving Photo - terraces hold rain water and topsoil better.
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2301
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycles
    Bicycles
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2302
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Village
    Village
    Driving Photo
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2303
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycles
    Bicycles
    Uphill with loads are hard.
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2305
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycle
    Bicycle
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2306
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Motorcycle Cart
    Motorcycle Cart
    RN 13, Madagascar, November 5 2023
    2023-11-05#2310
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #16
    Room #16
    Rooms so basic that our leader decided to find another hotel.
    Hotel Le Dauphin, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #16
    Room #16
    Hotel Le Dauphin, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2804
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #16
    Room #16
    Small flatscreen is the only modern touch.
    Hotel Le Dauphin, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2852
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Courtyard
    Courtyard
    Up several flights of stairs and rain didn't help make this place appealing.
    Room #16, Hotel Le Dauphin, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#2930
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #56
    Room #56
    Our new hotel was modern and nice.
    La Croix du Sud, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#1510
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #56
    Room #56
    La Croix du Sud, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#1459
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Patio
    Patio
    Room #56, La Croix du Sud, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 5, 2023
    2023-11-05#1533
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grounds
    Grounds
    After nice breakfast.
    La Croix du Sud, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, November 6, 2023
    2023-11-06#1310
    Larry L. Jackson