Chris

1863 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: 1863
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 899
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 46
adult
These birds are very common around Frankfurt, but I just realized there isn't a photo on Birdviewing yet!
Jan 15 2012
male, hybrid
What may be a partially albino Mallard. Seen on the Main River, west of Frankfurt.
Jan 15 2012
Sorry for the poor quality, but this was as close as I could get without wanting to scare it off. The first time I've been able to photograph him.
Jan 15 2012
male
Though common, the Emerald sheen of the Mallard is one of the striking sights in the bird world.
Jan 15 2012
adult
This species must have one of the shortest bills of any bird.
Jan 15 2012
multiple species
Managed to get 4 species in one photo, with a Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, and Coot together on the Main River.
Jan 14 2012
adult
I'm a little puzzled by this id. According to the Collins guide, this is a Great Cormorant. However the plumage seems to be missing white at the base of the bill. Frankfurt, Germany.
Jan 14 2012
hybrid
What appears to be a Greylag X Bar-headed Goose hybrid, but unsure. Seen at Frankfurt.
Jan 14 2012
adult
It's hard to know what the status of this bird is, whether escaped, domesticated or from a local population that is not yet established. Frankfurt, Germany.
Jan 14 2012
adult
A little sun poking out at the right time. Seen at Frankfurt on the Main.
Jan 14 2012