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
Feb 22 2026
It doesn't seem like this species is that numerous - unfortunately my only chance at capture on the trip.
Mar 19
35
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Feb 22 2026
male
Thanks to Sue and Ahmad for the identification. At the Frutty Tour observation deck.
Mar 19
45
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Feb 22 2026
At Frutty Tours lodge
Mar 17
37
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Feb 22 2026
Quite a striking small woodpecker - but seen only for a short time in tough conditions on the Frutty Tour trails.
Mar 17
35
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Feb 22 2026
female
A very tricky species that almost escaped being photographed at Frutty Tours :)
Mar 16
37
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Feb 22 2026
Striking species that fortunately stayed perched just long enough for photos. Frutty Tours, Ecuador
Mar 16
29
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Feb 22 2026
Near the Frutty Tours building, about 25min west of Los Bancos
Mar 16
28
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Feb 22 2026
Also at the Frutty Tour Lodge trail.
Mar 16
47
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Feb 22 2026
Seen at the Frutty Tours facility trail.
Mar 16
52
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Feb 22 2026
Only a few seconds to swing the camera upward as this new Oriole briefly stopped in a tree at the Frutty Tour building.
Mar 15
33
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