Chris

1863 uploads
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.

Total photos: 1863
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 899
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 46
Sep 21 2025
outside normal range
Seen at Steveston Village, Richmond (Vancouver) - chasing sparrows. Hopefully it finds enough food and survives the changing conditions in the months ahead.
Sep 23
Aug 23 2025
Seen after a thunderstorm in the afternoon at McAllen, Texas, Species #899
Sep 14
Jul 3 2025
inflight
Not a great one but a documentation photo more than anything. Penitas Library, Penitas.
Jul 8
Jul 1 2025
Merlin Bird ID helped with the audio at Bentson Rio Grande Sanctuary. A nice Canada Day surprise.
Jul 8
Jul 2 2025
Thanks to Merlin Bird ID, the sound identification while in the field is transformed forever. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR, Yturria Tract.
Jul 8
Jul 5 2025
Another lifer - and just as we were about to wrap up with not many birds around, 3 Groove-billed Anis flew in calling away and enjoying the breeze in the high heat and humidity. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR, La Puerta Tract.
Jul 7
Jul 2 2025
female
Out for a brief moment from the dense brush, the elusive Varied Bunting made an appearance. A male had been in the same area, and so hopefully they managed to nest. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR, Yturria Tract sector.
Jul 7
nest
Found at Phoenix Perennial Nursery, Richmond, BC
May 4