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
Dec 23 2017
male
Seen with the sun low on the horizon at Tsawwassen, BC, Canada
Dec 24 2017
6
Dec 23 2017
multiple species
A rather complex scene unfolded in front of me today. While trying to photograph a group of Green-winged Teals, slowly more species appeared. What I believe to be 4 species including Green-winged Teal (top and bottom, male female), Gadwall (2 in the centre), Shoveler (towards the bottom left) and American Widgeon (upper right, and middle left). I'm not sure whether the bird in the middle upper left with the orange beak is a Mallard. Seen at Tsawwassen, BC, Canada.
Dec 24 2017
8
Dec 23 2017
adult
The sunny weather continues in BC, which made this possible once it was high enough in the sky in Richmond, BC, Canada. One Canada's most formidable aerial hunters up close and personal like I've never seen before.
Dec 24 2017
14
Dec 23 2017
adult
A little luck and some patience for the sun to rise - without a doubt my closest encounter with a pair of Peregrine Falcons in 30 years of birding. The birds appeared right at home coming and going from a large tree next to the river in Richmond. An early Christmas present.
Dec 24 2017
16
Dec 3 2017
adult
1 of 4 species of Sparrows in the same area at the Reifel Sanctuary, BC, Canada.
Dec 4 2017
13
Dec 3 2017
A few minutes of sun on an otherwise chilly day at Reifel Sanctuary, BC.
Dec 4 2017
18
Dec 3 2017
adult
Seen at the Reifel Sanctuary, BC. Thanks to Lou Davidson for another great walk today.
Dec 4 2017
16
Dec 3 2017
adult
Seen at the Reifel Sanctuary in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. The changing light and sky patterns made all waterfowl shots a challenge.
Dec 4 2017
22
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Dec 3 2017
adult
Not a lot of this species uploaded. One of my closest, yet quick encounters.
Dec 4 2017
20
Nov 12 2017
juvenile
Seen on a brief stop at the Chilliwack River near Chilliwack, BC, Canada.
Nov 15 2017
4
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