Chris

2030 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: 2030
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1014
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
Jul 7 2014
adult
For some reason it hadn't occurred to me that I was looking at a new lifer and also a new species for Birdviewing. I only realized after returning home this was not a Semipalmated Plover!
Jul 11 2014
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Jul 8 2014
adult
What I believe is a Meadow Pipit, but please feel free to correct or comment. Seen at Vik, Iceland.
Jul 11 2014
18
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Jul 6 2014
adult
Seen near Thingvellir Iceland.
Jul 11 2014
18
Jul 6 2014
adult
This bird came within 5 feet of me and seemed completely fine with my presence. Seen outside Reykjavik, Iceland last weekend.
Jul 11 2014
29
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Jul 6 2014
adult
This Arctic Tern couple may have been nesting nearby. Seen at Thingvellir, Iceland.
Jul 11 2014
14
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Jul 6 2014
adult
Seen at the fault line at Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
Jul 11 2014
23
May 17 2014
male, captive
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, here is a photo of the specimen mounted at the Visitor's Centre at Point Pelee. The last bird died in Cincinnati in 1914.
Jul 9 2014
29
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May 10 2014
male
Not a whole lot of photos of this species on Birdviewing. Not sure why. Here is a tired male foraging on the ground suring migration on a wet morning at Long Point, Ontario.
Jun 24 2014
19
May 10 2014
adult
Note the lack of a rusty tail (Hermit Thrush) and the lack of buff or beige on the side of the head (Swainson's Thrush). Seen at Long Point, Ontario during spring migration. Thanks to Sue for the ID on this bird.
Jun 24 2014
16
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May 10 2014
adult
Seen at Long Point, Ontario, Canada.
Jun 24 2014
16
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