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
May 9 2015
male, immature
What appears to be a first spring male Summer Tanager with an olive tail. This was somewhat unexpected at Long Point.
May 21 2015
16
May 9 2015
male
Covering the spring migration can be back-breaking work. Seen at Long Point, Ontario.
May 21 2015
19
May 9 2015
male
Continuing the Warbler run, managed to finally get the Black-throated Blue Warbler in a clear pose. Seen at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario, Canada.
May 21 2015
10
First photo badge
Jan 1 1970
captive
An example of the good work that Bird Studies Canada is doing at the Long Point Banding Station. Here a bander is holding a Lincoln's Sparrow - the netting is checked every 15min for new birds. Taken at Long Point, Ontario, Canada.
May 14 2015
24
Jan 1 1970
male, adult
This was taken just after 7:00am on what we named "Cape May Day". The deep yellow and chestnut pattern of this species make it a favourite amongst birders from all over spotting at Long Point.
May 13 2015
34
First photo badge
Jan 1 1970
adult
Singing Field Sparrow seen at Long Point, Ontario. One of 10 species of sparrow seen - and missed both the Tree Sparrow and Harris' Sparrow.
May 13 2015
21
Jan 1 1970
adult
The second of 2 mediocre sparrow photos. This marks the first time seeing the Vesper Sparrow over 15 years. Seen at Long Point, Ontario.
May 13 2015
21
First photo badge
Jan 1 1970
adult
Not a great shot, but nevertheless you don't see a Clay-colored Sparrow everyday - at least I don't. One for the memory book more than the aesthetics. Taken at Long Point, Ontario at the Sparrow fields.
May 13 2015
30
First photo badge
May 15 2015
adult
A bird I've seen only once before, it was great to catch this Yellow-throated Vireo in the early morning at Long Point, Ontario.
May 12 2015
11
First photo badge
adult
A terrific way to start the morning. Seen at Long Point, Ontario.
May 12 2015
25