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
Mar 13 2021
nest
Something a bit different...an upload from my iPhone. Last year we had a Black-capped Chickadee family. I’ve never seen their nest so decided to check out the old nest. A stunning masterpiece for such a small creature with no hands. Some moss, dry grass, and in the centre right, finer material. Not sure if they will want to reuse this birdhouse.
Mar 14 2021
31
Feb 20 2021
male
2021 has certainly started well. With few opportunities to get out, we have been very lucky. This instance at Burrard Inlet Vancouver required some waiting for rays of light in between the trees in behind. Not sure if it a camera effect but the unedited colouring is seen here and appeared more greenish/turquoise than I remember for this species.
Feb 28 2021
18
Feb 27 2021
adult
It certainly has been long time coming - nearly 30 years since my last Gyrfalcon sighting - and not for lack of trying. It was somewhat surreal having a couple of minutes to take these photos after so many failed attempts to locate one. Seen in the Pitt Meadows valley in good looking Gyrfalcon habitat.
Feb 28 2021
17
Feb 6 2021
The photo sessions seem fewer and farther between - lucky to have good weather on the weekend. English Bay.
Feb 7 2021
16
Feb 6 2021
Seen at English Bay amongst other species
Feb 7 2021
9
Feb 6 2021
Seen at English Bay.
Feb 7 2021
11
Feb 6 2021
A good variety of species on a cold and windy day at English Bay. 2021 is starting off very well!
Feb 7 2021
21
Feb 6 2021
male
As luck would have it, the Bufflehead that was spending his time far out decided to very quickly swim almost to shore, presumably going after his lunch. English Bay, BC.
Feb 7 2021
14
Jan 23 2021
Not many uploads of this species. Pitt Meadows, BC
Feb 7 2021
19
First photo badge
Jan 17 2021
Probably the closest a Northern Shrike has landed to me. Boundary Bay, BC.
Feb 7 2021
29