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
Seen in the Soberania National Park west of Panama City.
Dec 10 2015
26
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 4 2015
adult
Under poor photo conditions with low light and high humidity. However still my first encounter with this species. Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 9 2015
12
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 4 2015
adult
Only a few pixels of the scarlet can be seen, but the blue eyes are impressive. Seen at Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 9 2015
33
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 4 2015
adult
Seen at Gamboa, Panama.
Dec 9 2015
14
Dec 4 2015
male, adult
Seen at Gamboa, Panama in the early morning.
Dec 9 2015
29
First photo badge
Dec 5 2015
male, adult
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was partly responsible for the creation of this site in 2005. Last week marked the first time for me seeing its cousin in the genus Campephilus, the Crimson-crested Woodpecker. Glad to see him doing well in the deep forest of Panama.
Dec 8 2015
27
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 5 2015
adult
Probably the surprise of the trip. This uncommon owl was seen in the extensive Soberania National Park near Gamboa, Panama. Map details attached.
Dec 8 2015
24
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 6 2015
adult
We were so lucky to be visited by a Keel-billed Toucan in good light and close range. One of the highlights of 3 spare days west of Panama City near Gamboa. Thankfully the camera was ready and the humidity wasn't fogging up the lens.
Dec 8 2015
31
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Nov 24 2015
immature
First snow of the winter season set in today, and with it came my first Snowy Owl photo of the season. A note related to this photo - whether a good or bad idea, the Montreal Airport authority has a fauna control officer who I saw while taking this photo setting a large trap. The plan is to capture the owl and I believe to relocate it farther away from the airport. My thought - the Snowy Owl is rather stationary and insignificant compared to other hazards that airplanes face such as large flocks of Canada Geese, etc.
Nov 25 2015
14
Nov 21 2015
adult
It's been awhile since I've upload a good old friend - one of my favourites. Seen at Sainte Catherine, Quebec.
Nov 25 2015
18