Chris

1918 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: 1918
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 933
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
Feb 26 2026
As the book says, this bird could be mistaken at first for many other types of birds. Not put off by an Andean Bear nearby, had only 1 photo click and fortunately it was in focus. Bellavista Forest Reserve
Mar 1
Mar 26 2026
A new species for me made a brief appearance at a feeder at Zuroloma. As with most locations in the Ecuadorian Andes, it was hard to keep up with the bird activity - a great challenge to have.
Mar 1
Feb 26 2026
male
At Zuroloma Reserve
Mar 1
Feb 26 2026
At Zuroloma Reserve
Mar 1
Feb 26 2026
At Zuroloma Reserve
Mar 1
Feb 26 2026
At Zuroloma Reserve
Feb 28
Feb 26 2026
female
At Zuroloma Reserve. This was next to the not-so-similar Sword-billed.
Feb 28
Feb 26 2026
At Zuroloma Reserve. The striking bill was helping in the identification.
Feb 28
Feb 26 2026
male
At Zuroloma Reserve, near Nono, western slope of the Andes
Feb 28
Feb 26 2026
At Bellavista Forest Reserve west of Quito.
Feb 28