Chris

2030 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: 2030
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1014
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
May 24 2018
male
I couldn't resist taking him - even though he'd been quite flustered all evening. Iona, BC, Canada.
May 25 2018
30
May 24 2018
male
Having 2 pairs of this species in the same marsh as several Red-winged Blackbirds seems to be causing the Redwings quite a bit of stress. However they generally leave each other alone. Iona regional park, BC, Canada.
May 25 2018
30
First photo badge
May 24 2018
adult
Where there were Blue-winged Teal, there were Cinnamon Teal - at least tonight at Iona, Richond, BC. Not a lifer, but a new species to photograph for me.
May 25 2018
20
First photo badge
May 24 2018
male
The Blue-winged Teal I was referring to when hiding behind a row a vegetation, when a Black-headed Grosbeak flew in over my head. Iona regional park, Richmond, BC, Canada
May 25 2018
16
May 24 2018
male
A strange occurrence - I was carefully photographing a Blue-winged Teal when I heard a distinctive song behind me. After hearing and seeing many Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in Ontario last week, it occurred to me the song might actually be this species, which I've not seen in 28 years. Sure enough, he came out of heavy shrubbery just long enough for a quick snap, then he was gone. Iona regional park, Richmond, BC.
May 25 2018
41
First photo badge
May 14 2018
male, immature
He's not quite where he wants to be, but the blue feathers are coming. Long Point, Ontario.
May 23 2018
20
May 14 2018
female
Seen at Long Point, Ontario in a front yard.
May 23 2018
22
May 14 2018
female
Time for a few female uploads. Long Point, Ontario, Canada
May 23 2018
20
May 14 2018
male
Seen at Long Point, Ontario, Canada
May 23 2018
32
May 14 2018
male
74th upload of this species - but never would get tired of seeing him. Long Point, Ontario.
May 23 2018
17