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
male
Seen at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The backlit crest produced an interesting effect.
Nov 15 2014
14
Another photo of the unknown bird - anyone can confirm this is a Ring-necked Duck?
Nov 15 2014
9
I'm actually not 100% sure this is a Ring-necked Duck - any help would be appreciated. The eye line extending back and downward in a curve was quite distinct. Seen at St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
Nov 15 2014
13
adult
One of the challenges of fall birding: find a Ross' Goose in amongst Snow Geese while being buffeted by 50km/h winds. Finally succeeded today, and in review of the photo there were actually 3. Taken at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This was a lifer.
Nov 15 2014
27
First photo badge
Nov 8 2014
winter plummage
Seen off Ile Ste-Hélêne at Montreal, Quebec.
Nov 12 2014
35
Nov 8 2014
female
Black Scoters - one resting and one active - at Ile Ste-Hélêne, Montreal, Quebec. The birds were near a Common Loon and Greater Scaup.
Nov 12 2014
21
First photo badge
Nov 8 2014
male, adult
American Black Duck at St-Jean sur Richelieu south of Montreal on a good weather fall day.
Nov 12 2014
21
Nov 8 2014
male
Approaching 100 photos of the infamous Mallard, common yet a spectacular species all the same.
Nov 12 2014
19
Nov 9 2014
adult, outside normal range
Not since August 1991 have I seen this species. Located in Lachute, Quebec outside it's normal range. After a snow squall the bird took a bath in the water on the cedar leaves.
Nov 10 2014
29
First photo badge
Nov 8 2014
adult, winter plummage
An unexpected find at Ile Sainte-Hélêne, Quebec today as the temperature dipped to 2C. Seen along the shoreline on the Montreal side. I managed a short video here: http://youtu.be/3Mcwv_OQ31A
Nov 9 2014
25