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 23 2026
The morning we were heading to Sachatamia Lodge, this showed up at Mirador Rio Blanco. Thanks to Sue and Ahmad for identifying it - the only instance this species appeared during the week I was there.
Mar 13
52
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Feb 23 2026
Another new one for me - thanks to Sue and Ahmad for the ID. Satchatamia Lodge.
Mar 12
35
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Feb 23 2026
female
"Usually hard to see, because the undergrowth is so thick"...as the field guide says, this wasn't easy. I saw something moving, raised the camera, she saw me and I saw her - one picture and disappeared. Satchatamia Lodge trail.
Mar 12
19
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Feb 23 2026
Nice looking blackbird that was ID'd by Sue and Ahmad - Satchatamia.
Mar 11
46
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Feb 23 2026
Satchatamia Lodge
Mar 10
46
Feb 23 2026
male
Somewhat similar to the White-lined Tanager but with substantially more white visible. Satchatamia Lodge
Mar 10
40
First species photo badge
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Feb 23 2026
male
At Satchatamia Lodge, east of Los Bancos
Mar 10
28
Feb 24 2026
At Mirador Rio Blanco, Los Bancos
Mar 10
50
Feb 23 2026
At the Satchatamia Lodge east of Los Bancos
Mar 9
46
Mar 24 2026
male
The only instance I was able to photograph this species during the week in Ecuador. Las Cotingas
Mar 9
40
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