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 17 2015
male, adult
The tricky part about photography in a rainforest is finding a way to work through the brush and finding a subject that is low enough to capture. Kakamega, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
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Aug 16 2015
adult
Twisting is head to its left, this adult soared not too far above us for a brief time and then moved on through. Aberdare National Park, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
24
Aug 16 2015
adult
The adult Martial Eagle is one of the largest raptors in Africa. It has a distinctive hood followed by a spotted pattern. Seen while we were climbing a mountain in the Aberdares north of Nairobi.
Sep 12 2015
16
Aug 16 2015
adult
We could not get out of the vehicle on many occasions in Kenya due to wildlife being a threat. This was one of those times unfortunately and the only Canary we saw was quite distant. Aberdare National Park, Kenya.
Sep 12 2015
26
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Aug 19 2015
adult
One of the most majestic birds I've seen, this was the second African Crowned Eagle observed on our trip. Due to its preference for dense old forest, it is under serious threat due to deforestation. This species is known to take good sized monkeys as prey. This was taken at Kakamega, northwest of Nairobi.
Sep 9 2015
30
Aug 16 2015
adult
We got very lucky to see this species on 2 occasions during the Kenya trip. The first was here in Aberdare National Park as we climbed the mountainside in a 4x4.
Sep 9 2015
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Aug 16 2015
adult
Seen very briefly speeding overhead in a clearing on the mountainside. Aberdare National Park, Kenya.
Sep 9 2015
26
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Aug 16 2015
male, adult
Sorry for the backlighting but this was the only photo possible of this new species. Aberdare, Kenya.
Sep 8 2015
15
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Aug 16 2015
adult
Only 2 of these birds seen during the trip. This one was feeding in a field at Aberdare National Park, Kenya.
Sep 8 2015
19
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Aug 16 2015
male, adult
Quite common in Kenya. Seen at Aberdare National Park.
Sep 8 2015
17
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