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
Nov 26 2013
adult, winter plummage
Although the Saint Lawrence river was calm in the morning, as a snow storm began during the day the water quickly got choppy. It didn't bother this Iceland Gull seen near Saint Anne des Monts.
Nov 27 2013
Nov 23 2013
immature, winter plummage
Young Glaucous Gull near Saint Anne des Monts, eastern Quebec province. Seen just as a major storm was rolling in.
Nov 27 2013
Nov 23 2013
adult, winter plummage, multiple species
Not a great shot, but was finally able to photograph the Glaucous Gull. What I believe to be several species, including adult winter plumage (centre), immature first winter Glaucous (4th bird from the left), Great black-backed Gull (5th from left), Herring Gull (2nd from left) and other unidentified birds, possibly young Herring Gulls.
Nov 27 2013
Oct 23 2013
male, adult
Although a poor photo, this moment was the highlight of the first ever birdwatching tour of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The enormous crest of Scaly-sided Merganser stands out as 2 males and 1 female feed along the Chongchon River, about 120km north of Pyongyang. This species is now endangered and will need all the help it can get to avoid slipping into extinction.
Nov 14 2013
Oct 22 2013
adult
Seen feeding at Mount Myohyang north of Pyongyang, DPRK on a crisp fall day.
Nov 14 2013
adult, winter plummage, outside normal range
It's been almost 20 years since I saw my last Ross's Gull - ironically it was at the exact same location - Fort Chambly, Quebec, just east of Montreal. Very rare visitor to our area.
Nov 10 2013
adult, outside normal range
A chilly 3 degrees but no wind at Saint Jean sur Richelieu made for good viewing of an unexpected visitor. Last rays of light for the day.
Nov 9 2013
Oct 27 2013
female, adult
Seen at Ryongak Park on the outskirts of Pyongyang. This species was 79th and final new species of the trip.
Nov 7 2013
Oct 22 2013
male, adult
Seen at the Pakyon Region of the DPRK near Kaesong.
Nov 7 2013
Oct 20 2013
adult
A prey's eye view of a Eurasian Kestrel. Seen at the west sea barrage near Nampho, DPRK.
Nov 7 2013