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
male, multiple species
The streaked back of the Pine Siskin is compared to the uniform back of the American Goldfinch. Hudson, Quebec.
Dec 25 2010
4
First photo badge
female
The resident female Cardinal at our feeder. Hudson, Quebec. Also this the 30th Cardinal photo on Birdviewing!
Dec 23 2010
9
Dec 18 2010
adult
While owling at the airport on the Montreal Christmas Bird Count, tapes of Screech and Great-horned didn't produce anything. Squeaking worked in drawing in this Barred Owl. A 10 second exposure was needed at 6:50am while it was still dark. 300mm lens, f5.6, using a flashlight for additional light.
Dec 20 2010
21
First photo badge
Dec 18 2010
male, adult
In Pointe Claire, near the airport. Taken on the Montreal Christmas Bird Count.
Dec 20 2010
10
Dec 18 2010
male, adult
Kestrel on the north side of the airport in the fields. 1 of 2 Kestrels seen on the Montreal Christmas Bird Count.
Dec 20 2010
5
Dec 18 2010
male, adult
Cooper's Hawk flew into the top of a tree in Pointe Claire, near the airport. Taken on the Montreal Christmas Bird Count.
Dec 20 2010
9
adult
Taken with more photographic winter light from the side. Hudson, Quebec.
Dec 17 2010
4
immature
First Northern Goshawk for Birdviewing! Taken while being mobbed by Blue Jays and Chickadees, on the Harwood Golf Course, Hudson, Quebec.
Dec 17 2010
9
First species photo badge
First photo badge
male
Taken as the last rays of sun came through the trees. Hudson, Quebec.
Dec 17 2010
25
Nov 29 2010
adult
This colourful bird was relatively easy to photograph. Seen at Kish Island, Persian Gulf, Iran.
Dec 5 2010
6