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
Feb 24 2018
female
Seen at Vancouver Airport, BC, Canada.
Feb 26 2018
22
Feb 17 2018
immature
It was photo overload at Point Roberts, WA.
Feb 26 2018
17
Feb 17 2018
immature
Sitting along the coast at Point Roberts, WA, USA.
Feb 26 2018
25
Feb 17 2018
winter plummage
Mew Gull strolling along the coast under the wary eye of Bald Eagles. There were many chases, and lots of food to go around. Point Roberts, Washington.
Feb 26 2018
21
Feb 17 2018
winter plummage
Seen at Point Roberts, Washington just across the border.
Feb 26 2018
26
Feb 17 2018
male
It's always exciting to see a raft of Harlequins drifting in the waves. Point Roberts, WA.
Feb 26 2018
31
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
29
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
29
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
22
Dec 31 2017
winter plummage
Seen at Sidney, BC, Canada.
Jan 5 2018
28