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 2 2019
adult
An unexpected sighting at Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Mar 4 2019
21
Mar 2 2019
adult
Seen at Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Mar 4 2019
19
First photo badge
Feb 24 2019
male
I only realized later that the flock was actually Red-breasted Mergansers. Taken in gusty winds near YVR Airport, BC.
Feb 25 2019
22
Feb 24 2019
female
A slightly different angle than the usual :)
Vancouver, BC.
Feb 25 2019
19
Feb 24 2019
adult
Snow Geese in front of the snow...actually those mountains are a considerable distance away north of Vancouver BC
Feb 25 2019
25
Feb 17 2019
Coming in for landing at Vancouver Airport :)
Feb 18 2019
11
Jan 12 2019
male, captive
The origin of this bird is unknown, however I'm going to assume it's an escape or release and place the Domesticated tag on this photo.
He was following a female Wood Duck for the entire time I watched him. He even made CBC News headlines in Vancouver. Either way hundreds of people were lined up to see him put on one of nature's most impressive displays.
Jan 13 2019
19
Jan 12 2019
male, captive
Seen at Burnaby Lake Park, BC, Canada
Jan 13 2019
18
Jan 12 2019
male
Well normally this bird takes the crown for most spectacular plumage. However not today. The Mandarin Duck currently at Burnaby is taking all the attention :)
Jan 13 2019
3
Jan 12 2019
male
The last few of this species were very shy; today the luck changed. Seen at Burnaby Lake Park, BC, Canada
Jan 13 2019
10