We take another tour over the rough landscape of Crete. After a bird visit at our house, most of the photos are of plants, including orchids.
Eastern subalpine warbler ♀
Balkanbaardgrasmus
Curruca cantillans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 12.9 m
The photo shows a Eastern subalpine warbler (Curruca cantillans). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 06:49 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Crested lark
Kuifleeuwerik
Galerida cristata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 27.7 m
The photo shows a Crested lark (Galerida cristata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 07:02 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Eastern subalpine warbler ♂
Balkanbaardgrasmus
Curruca cantillans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 26.6 m
The photo shows a Eastern subalpine warbler (Curruca cantillans). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 07:49 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Common stork's-bill
Duinreigersbek
Erodium cicutarium
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 1.93 m
The photo shows a Common stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium). It is a plant in the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 07:50 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Mastic tree
Mastiekboom
Pistacia lentiscus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.15 m
The photo shows a Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). It is a plant in the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 10:41 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Red-billed chough
Alpenkraai
Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 62.3 m
The photo shows a Red-billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 12:11 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Cretan rockrose
Cistus creticus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.59 m
The photo shows a Cretan rockrose (Cistus creticus). It is a plant in the order Malvales and the family Cistaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:48 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
White hedge-nettle
Prasium majus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 2.27 m
The photo shows a White hedge-nettle (Prasium majus). It is a plant in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:49 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Arabian pea
Bituminaria bituminosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 3.06 m
The photo shows a Arabian pea (Bituminaria bituminosa). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 14:08 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Hennepvreter
Orobanche ramosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 2.15 m
The photo shows a Orobanche ramosa. It is a plant in the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 14:12 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Sage-leaved rock-rose
Cistus salviifolius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F9.0, ISO 2000, distance 1.3 m
The photo shows a Sage-leaved rock-rose (Cistus salviifolius). It is a plant in the order Malvales and the family Cistaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 15:04 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Blue hound's tongue
Kretenzische hondstong
Cynoglossum creticum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/320 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 5.09 m
The photo shows a Blue hound's tongue (Cynoglossum creticum). It is a plant in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 15:31 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Hairy yellow vetch
Basterdwikke
Vicia hybrida
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 1.835 m
The photo shows a Hairy yellow vetch (Vicia hybrida). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 15:38 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Italian gladiolus
Gladiolus italicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 4.84 m
The photo shows a Italian gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 15:58 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Gagea graeca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 1.98 m
The photo shows a Gagea graeca. It is a plant in the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 16:03 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Mediterranean asparagus
Asparagus aphyllus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.73 m
The photo shows a Mediterranean asparagus (Asparagus aphyllus). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 16:03 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Phoenician juniper
Juniperus phoenicea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 4.22 m
The photo shows a Phoenician juniper (Juniperus phoenicea). It is a plant in the order Pinales and the family Cupressaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 16:10 on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Protected species
Exact location and time are withheld to protect these species.
Fan-lipped orchid
Heuvelorchis
Anacamptis collina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 1.865 m
The photo shows a Fan-lipped orchid (Anacamptis collina). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Cretan bee orchid
Ophrys cretica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 1.51 m
The photo shows a Cretan bee orchid (Ophrys cretica). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Woodcock orchid
Ophrys scolopax ssp. heldreichii
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 3.08 m
The photo shows a Woodcock orchid (Ophrys scolopax ssp. heldreichii). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Early spider-orchid
Spinnenorchis
Ophrys sphegodes
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 1.775 m
The photo shows a Early spider-orchid (Ophrys sphegodes). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Sawfly orchid
Wolzwever ophrys
Ophrys tenthredinifera
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F5.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.72 m
The photo shows a Sawfly orchid (Ophrys tenthredinifera). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Thursday March 19, 2026.
Eastern tongue orchid
Oostelijke tongorchis
Serapias orientalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F9.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.44 m
The photo shows a Eastern tongue orchid (Serapias orientalis). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Thursday March 19, 2026.