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Author: Chris

Birding since the late 1980s...mid 40s birder. Being out in nature and hearing the morning chorus, seeing how birds interact with their surroundings and go about their lives provides me a greater understanding of the natural environment we live in. With bird photography, every photo is different, which makes seeing the same and different species exciting.
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I was surprised to see this bird stationary next to a jogging path. Khao Lak, north of Phuket, Thailand
Jan 24
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Jan 17 2026
outside normal range, multiple species
I went to check on our little friend in downtown Vancouver at the Aquatic Centre. No birdwatchers were there when I arrived. After walking down the beach a few blocks towards Jervis, I found him/her in a tree with the behaviour I saw before - low feeder, flying to the ground, then back back for a 30sec pause in low branches. Once I found it, others surrounded me, both casual passerbys and other photographers. Even 2 kids, who asked what was going on, and then ran closer to the bird when I explain how rare it was. Amongst the hundreds of joggers, dogs, gulls, crows, and us birdwatchers, plus the chilly foggy weather, it's pretty amazing to see this little one hanging on far outside it's normal range.
Jan 18
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Dec 18 2025
inflight
Identified by voice. Santa Margarita Ranch
Jan 4
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First species photo badge
First photo badge
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Dec 18 2025
female
New one for me at Santa Margarita Ranch
Jan 4
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First photo badge
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Dec 18 2025
nest
I hope it's useful to post nest photos: this is almost unmistakable, but the Altamira Oriole is usually quite a bit longer. Santa Margarita Ranch
Jan 4
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Dec 18 2025
Sorry I had missed your nice comments from the bird last year! Seen again at the same location - Santa Margarita Ranch.
Jan 4
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Dec 18 2025
At Santa Margarita Ranch
Jan 4
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Dec 18 2025
inflight
At the Santa Margarita Ranch, west of Rio Grande City.
Jan 4
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Dec 31 2025
outside normal range
Looking for food in downtown Vancouver, near the Aquatic Centre.
Jan 1
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Dec 31 2025
outside normal range
The bird of the year for Vancouver. Our little friend was active again today, and fortunately there was a short break in the fog bank to allow sunlight through. Vancouver city centre.
Jan 1
48
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