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
Dec 26 2024
At the National Butterfly Center, McAllen, Texas.
Jan 18
Dec 28 2024
Extremely fortunate to have finally seen a Brown Jay. Apparently there are only a handful of individuals in the United States. Santa Margarita, west of Roma Texas.
Jan 18
Dec 24 2024
adult
Almost a year later to the day, was able to get the impressive White-tailed Hawk in better lighting. La Joya Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.
Jan 6
Dec 28 2024
After many failed attempts in less than optimal photo conditions, it was a surprise to find this Quail in the open. Santa Margarita Ranch, west of Roma, Texas.
Jan 5
Dec 30 2024
male
Saw quite a few Bobwhite, but they were very tricky to photograph. La Joya, Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.
Jan 5
Dec 30 2024
What seem to be the first upload of a Verdin. La Joya Texas, on Jara Chinas Rd.
Jan 5
Dec 30 2024
With a bit of time and much luck, got the elusive Cassin's Sparrow in decent light. La Joya, Texas on Jara Chinas Rd.
Jan 5
Dec 30 2024
male
After having to take a long break - it was good to get some time in the field. Seen at La Joya Texas on the infamous "Sparrow Road" (Jara Chinas Rd)
Jan 5
Jun 17 2024
juvenile, outside normal range
After all the recent spectacular shots - this may seem a bit underwhelming. However, a record shot (shot for personal reasons). We had a Robin's nest in the backyard this year. The eggs were still unhatched June 1st. Incredibly by June 17th, this was one of at least 3 birds that fledged. It was stressful. The Robin parents (espcially the mother) were calling out every day, most hours of the day as if a predator was around. Although we did see Racoons and cats on occasion, most of the time it almost seemed as a tactic to distract. After hatching, we were keeping an eye from the window on the numerous crows in the area. This particular photo was one of the fledglings about 20 ft up in a cherry tree some 30 yards from the nest. They stayed well-hidden, and almost silent except for some high-pitched sounds to let the parents know where they were. The speed at which they went from hatching to this photo (just about 2 weeks) was stagerring - though I haven't studied biology and so I presume that is standard :)
Delta, BC
Jul 1 2024