Chris

2006 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: 2006
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1001
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
A winter storm warning in effect, temperature -19C and a strong wind didn't bother the provincial bird of Quebec - the Snowy Owl. Seen at St-Hubert Airport outside Montreal.
Dec 14 2013
6
adult
Seen at Saint Hubert Airport south east of Montreal.
Dec 14 2013
6
Dec 8 2013
female
While out in the field near Saint Clet, Quebec, much to our surprise a Merlin came up and landed right beside us on a small post. This was only minutes after seeing a Harrier in the same location.
Dec 9 2013
3
Dec 8 2013
Shortly after spotting a Merlin, this Snowy Owl glided over and may have attempted to take the prey of the Merlin which was down on the ground in the field. Seen near Saint Clet, Quebec.
Dec 9 2013
10
Dec 8 2013
I'm fairly sure this is a Cooper's Hawk but please feel free to discuss all field marks. From the observations we made today, it was near Crow-sized (perhaps 1-2cm smaller), had fine streaking, and a fairly large head.
Dec 9 2013
16
Cooper's Hawk seen at Mirabel hunting in the early morning.
Dec 7 2013
11
Northern Shrikes don't always sit on tops of trees! Seen at Mirabel, Quebec.
Dec 7 2013
5
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immature
Snowy Owl with the lights of Montreal's runway 24L-06R in the background. The avifauna control needed to use flares to scare the bird away from the runway several times. Additional pics in the forum under sightings.
Nov 30 2013
13
Nov 23 2013
adult, winter plummage
Seen at L'anse a Valleur, Quebec during the first few flakes of a winter storm.
Nov 27 2013
5
Nov 23 2013
adult, winter plummage
It's been about 10 years since my last Harlequin Duck sighting. Seen near L'anse a Valleur Quebec.
Nov 27 2013
3
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