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 17 2018
winter plummage
Seen at Point Roberts, Washington just across the border.
Feb 26 2018
18
Feb 17 2018
male
It's always exciting to see a raft of Harlequins drifting in the waves. Point Roberts, WA.
Feb 26 2018
17
Feb 17 2018
adult
After a long period not being out in the field, was able to drive over the border to Point Roberts WA for a few shots.
Feb 26 2018
19
First photo badge
Jan 21 2018
immature
Help! After a long search through many images and discussions on the internet, I've come to the conclusion this is a Cooper's Hawk. However I've read lots of information that seems to contradict that conclusion. The main reason I think this is a Cooper's Hawk and not a Goshawk: the relatively thinner tail. The white superciliary line, heavy streaking down to the legs, large size seemed to indicate Goshawk at first, but when looking at the only Goshawk photo I've uploaded on Birdviewing, this bird seems different. There is a lot of variability in the images on the internet.
Jan 22 2018
13
Dec 31 2017
multiple species
A mix of about 5 Double-rested Cormorants and 7 Pelagic Cormorants taking in some winter sunlight in Sidney, BC, Canada.
Jan 5 2018
9
Dec 31 2017
winter plummage
Seen at Sidney, BC, Canada.
Jan 5 2018
23
Dec 31 2018
adult
Feeding on suet in North Saanich, British Columbia.
Jan 5 2018
8
Jan 2 2018
male, adult
A surprisingly close Surf Scoter seen at White Rock, BC, Canada.
Jan 5 2018
11
Dec 31 2017
multiple species
A few friends fishing together :)
North Saanich, BC, Canada.
Jan 3 2018
30
Dec 31 2017
winter plummage
Not many of this species in the area of North Saanich - and the ones we saw were almost all far out.
Jan 3 2018
22