Chris

2021 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: 2021
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1007
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
Aug 5 2026
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, La Joya Texas
Aug 9
42
Aug 5 2026
At the Yturria Tract of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Aug 9
45
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A youngster begging a nearby parent for food. West Mile 7 Rd, near the corner of Jarra Chinas Rd north of La Joya.
Aug 4
45
immature, inflight
On Jarra Chinas Rd, north of La Joya. Merlin id was a Swainson's Hawk but the wings looked too round.
Aug 4
47
Apr 7 2026
Almost the same tree as the previous photo of the Bullock's Oriole. La Joya, Texas
Jun 6
39
Feb 26 2026
Bringing an end to one of the most incredible birding trips - late afternoon on the way to Quito Airport, a stop at Zuroloma was like being in a dream.
May 26
55
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1000 species milestone badge 1000
Feb 21 2026
At the Alambi Reserve - a new species for me and for anyone uploading photos of new species, a new badge will appear: Blue for a new site species, green for a personal new species, as well as badges at every 500th photo and 500th species
May 9
52
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