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
Aug 18 2015
adult
This extremely shy thrush-like bird is a resident of dense forest undergrowth. This was the only photo I managed in focus. Kakamega Rainforest in western Kenya.
Sep 13 2015
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Aug 18 2015
Also known as Bocage's Bush Shrike. Seen at Kakamega National Forest, Kenya.
Sep 13 2015
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Aug 18 2015
adult
Seen in dense forest at Kakamega, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
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Aug 18 2015
adult
This shy Weaver came into the sun for a moment and then disappeared. Kakamega, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
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Aug 18 2015
adult, nest
Following true to its name. Kakamega Forest Reserve, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
24
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Aug 18 2015
adult
With it's black lores, white throat and unmarked back, this could be separated from the Hunter's Cisticola. Kakamega, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
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Aug 18 2015
adult
This is one of the Parrot species that is suffering due to the double whammy of human trade and habitat loss. The ranger was very excited to see this bird as it had been some time since his last sighting. Kakamega reserve, Kenya.
Update: Now moved from Near-threatened to Vulnerable species.
Sep 12 2015
24
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Aug 17 2015
adult
It was nearly impossible to get some of the shy rainforest species photographed without actually setting up a blind and waiting it out. This was the best I could do for this new species. Kakamega Forest, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
36
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Aug 17 2015
male, adult
This massive species was the 4th and final Hornbill we saw on the trip. Taken at the Kakamega rainforest north of Kisumu, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
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Aug 17 2015
adult
Seen in the rainforest at Kakamega, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
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