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
Red Kite (1)
Milvus milvus
(Near-threatened)
adult
Did I ever get lucky today. My first Red Kite sighting, and just about missed getting a photo. The bird is distinguished from the Black Kite by more rufous plumage and a deeply forked tail. Seen flying over Frankfurt Zepplinheim forest which has both an extensive tract of old forest and also open fields..
Nov 26 2011
Nov 19 2011
I had never seen a Roller before, and this bird flew in with a woodpecker like undulating flight. The wing pattern is also striking. See near Muscat, Oman
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
adult
Seen near Muscat - a very common bird in the area.
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
adult
Seen near Muscat, Oman.
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
adult
This bird is primarily coastal in Oman. Seen near the city of Muscat.
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
adult
Taken at Muscat city. The caption I would give: "Proud to be an Omani Myna"
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
immature
The only Sooty Gull I saw on a short stop at Muscat.
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
winter plummage
At Muscat, Oman
Nov 20 2011
Nov 19 2011
winter plummage
At the port of Muscat, Oman.
Nov 20 2011
Oct 29 2011
adult
Foraging in fall colours in downtown Frankfurt
Oct 30 2011