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
May 24 2014
male, adult
Rick's recent photo reminded me that I had another to upload from last month at Godmanchester, Quebec. This call is very distinctive. I've uploaded a recording made that morning using my iphone; the recording is in the forum section at http://www.birdviewing.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6574#post6574
Jun 18 2014
12
May 9 2014
adult
Seen at Long Point, Ontario.
Jun 13 2014
18
Jun 7 2014
nest
My 400th species actually turns out to be a nest photo of the Indigo Bunting. Seen at Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Barry County, Michigan. Taking nest photos requires very careful precautions: it's important not to disturb the surroundings which could lead the bird to abandon the nest. Also, I spent less than 10 seconds taking this photo and then immediately left the area to allow the bird to return. These particular birds were very lucky not to have the nest touched by a passing lawn tractor, which cut the grass on the side of the road and nearly exposed the nest.
Jun 10 2014
25
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Jun 7 2014
adult
Singing in the shade on a hot sunny day. Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Michigan, USA.
Jun 10 2014
17
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Jun 7 2014
adult
Singing over the road at Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Michigan, USA.
Jun 10 2014
23
Jun 7 2014
adult
This time, was able to see and photograph a non-hybridized Blue-winged Warbler. Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Michigan, USA.
Jun 10 2014
21
Jun 7 2014
adult
Seen at Barry County, Michigan this morning.
Jun 8 2014
13
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Jun 7 2014
adult
The Henslow's Sparrow that we saw this morning was a lifer. This bird is in a dramatic decline throughout its range, and even some areas where it was regularly seen in Michigan have no birds this year. Urgent attention is needed regarding preservation of natural grassland areas and increased awareness of the habitat requirements of this species.
Jun 8 2014
18
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Jun 7 2014
adult
This Grasshopper Sparrow was signing near Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary in Barry County Michigan this morning.
Jun 8 2014
10
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May 24 2014
male, adult, summer plummage
Seen at Godmanchester, Quebec last weekend during a field excursion to find and photograph warblers.
Jun 2 2014
15
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