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 5 2015
male, adult
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was partly responsible for the creation of this site in 2005. Last week marked the first time for me seeing its cousin in the genus Campephilus, the Crimson-crested Woodpecker. Glad to see him doing well in the deep forest of Panama.
Dec 8 2015
20
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 5 2015
adult
Probably the surprise of the trip. This uncommon owl was seen in the extensive Soberania National Park near Gamboa, Panama. Map details attached.
Dec 8 2015
18
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Dec 6 2015
adult
We were so lucky to be visited by a Keel-billed Toucan in good light and close range. One of the highlights of 3 spare days west of Panama City near Gamboa. Thankfully the camera was ready and the humidity wasn't fogging up the lens.
Dec 8 2015
21
First photo badge
Nov 24 2015
immature
First snow of the winter season set in today, and with it came my first Snowy Owl photo of the season. A note related to this photo - whether a good or bad idea, the Montreal Airport authority has a fauna control officer who I saw while taking this photo setting a large trap. The plan is to capture the owl and I believe to relocate it farther away from the airport. My thought - the Snowy Owl is rather stationary and insignificant compared to other hazards that airplanes face such as large flocks of Canada Geese, etc.
Nov 25 2015
6
Nov 21 2015
adult
It's been awhile since I've upload a good old friend - one of my favourites. Seen at Sainte Catherine, Quebec.
Nov 25 2015
9
Nov 21 2015
adult
Only 5 photos of this difficult species on the site. On a dark day in a dark setting, it was challenging to get even this mediocre example. Seen at Sainte-Catherine in a stand of pines along with 2 others, and 2 Brown Creepers.
Nov 25 2015
7
First photo badge
Oct 24 2013
Seen near Pyongyang, DPRK. Another from the series of photos I forgot to upload.
Nov 19 2015
9
First photo badge
Oct 25 2013
adult
Seen north of Pyongyang, DPRK.
Nov 19 2015
8
First species photo badge
First photo badge
Oct 22 2013
adult
Long tail and distinctive primaries on this species seen in the DPRK.
Nov 19 2015
20
Oct 22 2013
male
Another photo I had forgotten to upload. Common species, but striking plumage nonetheless. Pakyon Region, DPRK.
Nov 19 2015
5