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
Feb 8 2014
Seen at Mirabel, Quebec on a blustery but sunny day.
Feb 9 2014
23
First photo badge
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
25
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
15
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
21
Feb 1 2014
One of 5 Snowy Owls seen in the area around Mirabel. This one had an itch.
Feb 2 2014
17
Feb 1 2014
Seen at Mirabel Airport north of Montreal.
Feb 2 2014
23
Jan 17 2014
adult
Apologies in advance for the poor quality. However I thought it would be worthwhile uploading Birdviewing's first Short-tailed Hawk photo. This was undoubtedly the bird sighting of the trip - an unexpected light phase soaring high overhead of the Grassy Waters Reserve near Tequesta, Florida. Note the distinguishing field mark of the pointed wings and dark hood.
Jan 22 2014
33
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Jan 16 2014
immature, winter plummage
Please feel fee to correct me on the ID, as always. I was out of my element down in Florida, and dealing with a 3rd winter Lesser-Black-backed Gull which is not a bird I've seen very often.
Jan 22 2014
25
Jan 17 2014
adult
Seen at Tequesta, Florida, USA.
Jan 22 2014
15
First photo badge
Jan 17 2014
adult
Photo #5 of the Loggerhead Shrike, a bird we now rarely see up north in Quebec province anymore. Seen at Tequesta, Florida, USA.
Jan 22 2014
26