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 25 2026
Another tricky one moving quickly through the brush at Milpe.
Mar 6
30
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Feb 25 2026
Had to check it was not a White-tipped Dove - skulking in heavy underbrush along a trail at Milpe.
Mar 6
39
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Feb 25 2026
female
As was the case on most days in Ecuador, it was hard to keep up and keep track of the activity surrounding oneself. Milpe Reserve.
Mar 6
37
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Feb 25 2026
Moving through the Milpe Reserve quite quickly - tough to keep up with.
Mar 5
35
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Feb 25 2026
I've seen this species once before - couldn't resist. Milpe Reserve.
Mar 5
38
Feb 25 2026
Another bird that was perceived as "new" and documented in a rather oddly-appropriate position - foliage gleaning. Milpe, east of Los Bancos.
Mar 5
39
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Feb 25 2026
Seen at the Milpe Reserve, east of Los Bancos. Came just prior to us leaving the area.
Mar 5
31
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Feb 25 2026
At Los Bancos / Mirador Rio Blanco
Mar 5
36
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Feb 21 2026
Within a few minutes of arriving at Mirador Rio Blanco. Amazing to see this relative of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker taking apart this tree.
Mar 4
17
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Feb 25 2026
outside normal range
Early morning at Mirador Rio Blanco, the shards of light piercing through the mid-level canopy brought out the brilliant plummage on this male Lineated Woodpecker.
Mar 4
40
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