Chris

2031 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: 2031
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1014
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
Dec 4 2015
adult
Distinguished by the pale rusty throat colouring. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 5 2015
adult
This species caused some confusion with the group of birders that had assembled. After much review it appears to be a Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet especially with the prominent wing bars that are not seen in this photo. Happy to hear other opinions though. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 5 2015
adult
Thankfully this bird didn't fly away as we passed by along the road. It had been eating something so we left it to go back for breakfast. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 5 2015
adult
On a very steamy morning with high humidity at the village of Gamboa, Panama. The dark malar stripe separates this species from the similar Roadside Hawk.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 4 2015
adult
Welcoming to the national park. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 4 2015
adult
The last time we came across this species was 25 years ago in Patagonia, Arizona when my brother spotted him along a stream. Had the camera ready this time! Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 4 2015
adult
Seen at Gamboa, Panama
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 4 2015
adult
Seen at Gamboa, Panama with 3 other species of Tanagers.
Dec 12 2015
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Dec 4 2015
male
One of the great birds of Panama. We saw many of these striking species, the deep colouring visible even without sunlight in the forest. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 10 2015
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Dec 4 2015
male
At times it was hard to keep track of what was around us. This species suddenly turned up as we following other birds and then disappeared not to be seen again. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 10 2015
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