Chris

1865 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: 1865
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 900
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 46
Feb 26 2014
adult
A flock of Red-crowned Cranes at Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan. Very lucky with the weather.
Mar 3 2014
Feb 25 2014
male, adult
Seen on Hokkaido Island Japan near the town of Abashiri.
Mar 3 2014
Feb 8 2014
winter plummage
These Snow Buntings were almost invisible as they huddled against the side of a barn. They did well in keeping out of the 30-40km/h wind.
Feb 11 2014
Feb 8 2014
adult, winter plummage
Seen near Mirabel, Quebec on a sunny but chilly winter day.
Feb 11 2014
Feb 8 2014
adult
Part of the group of about 12 Gray Partridge near Mirabel Airport north of Montreal, Quebec.
Feb 11 2014
Feb 8 2014
Seen at Mirabel, Quebec on a blustery but sunny day.
Feb 9 2014
Feb 1 2014
adult
Making a low flyover of a group of birders watching a Snowy Owl. Seen at Mirabel, Quebec on February 1, 2014.
Feb 2 2014
Feb 1 2014
In a nature scene I've not witnessed, this Snowy Owl suddenly went into a defensive posture. At the same time, one of the observers standing next to me yelled out "Gyrfalcon!". One had been reported in the Mirabel area harassing Snowy Owls last week. It turned out to be a Peregrine Falcon in the end, but an interesting encounter nonetheless.
Feb 2 2014
Feb 1 2014
Just prior to the snow starting, the clouds went slightly darker blue. It helped with the background of this Snowy Owl sitting in a tree on the north side of Mirabel Airport. The third of 5 owls seen today.
Feb 2 2014
Feb 1 2014
One of 5 Snowy Owls seen in the area around Mirabel. This one had an itch.
Feb 2 2014