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
Jul 2 2025
female
Out for a brief moment from the dense brush, the elusive Varied Bunting made an appearance. A male had been in the same area, and so hopefully they managed to nest. Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR, Yturria Tract sector.
Jul 7 2025
19
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nest
Found at Phoenix Perennial Nursery, Richmond, BC
May 4 2025
37
Jun 24 2023
Seen at Enosburg, Vermont. I may have been near a nest by complete chance, as I’ve not been so close to an excited Ovenbird.
May 4 2025
23
Apr 18 2025
female
At Smith Oaks Sanctuary, east of Galveston
May 3 2025
26
Apr 18 2025
male
I've always had trouble with the fast-moving redstart. This came in subdued light which helped. Smith Oaks, Galveston, Texas
May 1 2025
16
Apr 18 2025
male
Sometimes taken photos in subdued light works better for colourful birds. This was taken while lying down at the Smith Oaks Sanctuary on High Island, Texas
Apr 24 2025
19
Apr 21 2025
male
After 30+ years, finally saw the most colourful songbird in North America. Galveston, Texas
Apr 24 2025
23
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