Chris

2012 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: 2012
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1002
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
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
47
First photo badge
Feb 25 2026
A little light poking through at Milpe. Had help from a blind in the forest. Believe Sue you may have a similar one - what a great trip with you both.
May 9
50
Feb 26 2026
A testament to the incredible country of Ecuador - even going through the photos from 3 months ago, new species are found. At the Zuroloma Lodge on the last afternoon before heading back to Canada.
May 9
52
First species photo badge
First photo badge
2000 photo milestone badge 2000
Feb 26 2026
At the Birdwatcher`s House Lodge
May 9
50
Feb 21 2026
At the Alambi Reserve west of Quito.
May 9
52
Feb 21 2026
At the Alambi Reserve
May 9
54
Feb 22 2026
Early morning at Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos. What a way to start the day, with a lifer - seen from above which was not how I imagined seeing this species for the first time.
Apr 29
89
First photo badge
Feb 21 2026
Ecuador, the true birder's paradise. Almost unreal - everywhere you looked was overwhelming. This one from the Alambi Reserve west of Quito.
Apr 27
79
Feb 22 2026
male
Seen at the Frutty Tour lodge
Apr 25
40
First photo badge
Feb 22 2026
Was not able to get decent photos of this species, but at least some key field marks showing. It seemed to behave differently than others and keep well-aawy most of the time. Frutty Tour lodge.
Apr 20
47
First photo badge