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Global birdwatcher and professional wildlife biologist. Posting my bird photos (and occasionally non-bird photos), sharing birding travel stories, and other fun bird stuff. 🦜🦉🦩🪶
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Great Gray Owl. Osoyoos, British Columbia.
All feathers, no fuss. The largest owl in North America by measurement, but third largest by mass, skeletal size, and bone density.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
All feathers, no fuss. The largest owl in North America by measurement, but third largest by mass, skeletal size, and bone density.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Great Gray Owl. Osoyoos, British Columbia.
All feathers, no fuss. The largest owl in North America by measurement, but third largest by mass, skeletal size, and bone density.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
All feathers, no fuss. The largest owl in North America by measurement, but third largest by mass, skeletal size, and bone density.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Killdeer. Victoria, British Columbia.
Looking a little worn, this late winter plumage will soon be refreshed for the coming nesting season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Looking a little worn, this late winter plumage will soon be refreshed for the coming nesting season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Killdeer. Victoria, British Columbia.
Looking a little worn, this late winter plumage will soon be refreshed for the coming nesting season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Looking a little worn, this late winter plumage will soon be refreshed for the coming nesting season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Ringed Kingfisher. Valdivia, Chile
The largest kingfisher of the Americas, distributed almost entirely south of the US with the exception of regular, widespread occurrence in Texas.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
The largest kingfisher of the Americas, distributed almost entirely south of the US with the exception of regular, widespread occurrence in Texas.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Ringed Kingfisher. Valdivia, Chile
The largest kingfisher of the Americas, distributed almost entirely south of the US with the exception of regular, widespread occurrence in Texas.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
The largest kingfisher of the Americas, distributed almost entirely south of the US with the exception of regular, widespread occurrence in Texas.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Gray-flanked Cinclodes. Valdivia, Chile.
While many are year-round residents, some perform significant vertical migration, moving from high-altitude breeding areas down to the coast to spend the winter on rocky beaches.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
While many are year-round residents, some perform significant vertical migration, moving from high-altitude breeding areas down to the coast to spend the winter on rocky beaches.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 21, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Gray-flanked Cinclodes. Valdivia, Chile.
While many are year-round residents, some perform significant vertical migration, moving from high-altitude breeding areas down to the coast to spend the winter on rocky beaches.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
While many are year-round residents, some perform significant vertical migration, moving from high-altitude breeding areas down to the coast to spend the winter on rocky beaches.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Gray Gull. La Serena, Chile.
The parents take turns commuting between the desert and the ocean to bring food and water to their chicks.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
The parents take turns commuting between the desert and the ocean to bring food and water to their chicks.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Gray Gull. La Serena, Chile.
The parents take turns commuting between the desert and the ocean to bring food and water to their chicks.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
The parents take turns commuting between the desert and the ocean to bring food and water to their chicks.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
White-crowned Sparrow. Victoria, British Columbia.
Young males learn songs from their neighborhood, sometimes picking up different dialects from, which is a good strategy for optimizing mate attraction.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
Young males learn songs from their neighborhood, sometimes picking up different dialects from, which is a good strategy for optimizing mate attraction.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
White-crowned Sparrow. Victoria, British Columbia.
Young males learn songs from their neighborhood, sometimes picking up different dialects from, which is a good strategy for optimizing mate attraction.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
Young males learn songs from their neighborhood, sometimes picking up different dialects from, which is a good strategy for optimizing mate attraction.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
eBird Recounted for 2025…some decent stats that I think I can top in 2026.
#birds #birding
#eBirdRecounted2025
#birds #birding
#eBirdRecounted2025
January 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
eBird Recounted for 2025…some decent stats that I think I can top in 2026.
#birds #birding
#eBirdRecounted2025
#birds #birding
#eBirdRecounted2025
Yellow-fronted Barbet. Weddagala, Sri Lanka.
Green on green, with a hint of blue and yellow. Gorgeous bird.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Green on green, with a hint of blue and yellow. Gorgeous bird.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Yellow-fronted Barbet. Weddagala, Sri Lanka.
Green on green, with a hint of blue and yellow. Gorgeous bird.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Green on green, with a hint of blue and yellow. Gorgeous bird.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Indian Peafowl. Bundala National Park,Sri Lanka
An impressive example of evolutionary pressure and sexual selection, females assess multiple elements in the tails of male peacocks before selecting a mate.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
An impressive example of evolutionary pressure and sexual selection, females assess multiple elements in the tails of male peacocks before selecting a mate.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 13, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Indian Peafowl. Bundala National Park,Sri Lanka
An impressive example of evolutionary pressure and sexual selection, females assess multiple elements in the tails of male peacocks before selecting a mate.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
An impressive example of evolutionary pressure and sexual selection, females assess multiple elements in the tails of male peacocks before selecting a mate.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Golden-crowned Sparrow. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The muted gold crown of this winter plumage sparrow goes well with the lichens growing on this car park rock.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
The muted gold crown of this winter plumage sparrow goes well with the lichens growing on this car park rock.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
January 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Golden-crowned Sparrow. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The muted gold crown of this winter plumage sparrow goes well with the lichens growing on this car park rock.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
The muted gold crown of this winter plumage sparrow goes well with the lichens growing on this car park rock.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon #BirdsSeenin2026
Fawn-breasted Brilliant. Pichincha, Ecuador.
A nesting female can capture up to 2,000 small insects and spiders a day to provide essential protein for her growing chicks, as nectar alone is not enough.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
A nesting female can capture up to 2,000 small insects and spiders a day to provide essential protein for her growing chicks, as nectar alone is not enough.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Fawn-breasted Brilliant. Pichincha, Ecuador.
A nesting female can capture up to 2,000 small insects and spiders a day to provide essential protein for her growing chicks, as nectar alone is not enough.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
A nesting female can capture up to 2,000 small insects and spiders a day to provide essential protein for her growing chicks, as nectar alone is not enough.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
European Starling. Victoria, British Columbia.
Looking sharp in that winter plumage.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Looking sharp in that winter plumage.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
European Starling. Victoria, British Columbia.
Looking sharp in that winter plumage.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Looking sharp in that winter plumage.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Variable Hawk. Jujuy, Argentina.
True to its name, the species’ appearance is highly variable throughout its range and the most variable among any raptor in the world.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
True to its name, the species’ appearance is highly variable throughout its range and the most variable among any raptor in the world.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Variable Hawk. Jujuy, Argentina.
True to its name, the species’ appearance is highly variable throughout its range and the most variable among any raptor in the world.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
True to its name, the species’ appearance is highly variable throughout its range and the most variable among any raptor in the world.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Hooded Merganser. Victoria, British Columbia.
The male's striking black-and-white crest is collapsible and flares out during courtship displays or to warn rivals.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
The male's striking black-and-white crest is collapsible and flares out during courtship displays or to warn rivals.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Hooded Merganser. Victoria, British Columbia.
The male's striking black-and-white crest is collapsible and flares out during courtship displays or to warn rivals.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
The male's striking black-and-white crest is collapsible and flares out during courtship displays or to warn rivals.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Dusky Grouse. Osoyoos, British Columbia.
In 2025 I added 158 lifers to my global bird list, mostly from Sri Lanka and Chile.
I think 2026 will be very good, with Guatemala, China, and Peru on the books.
Happy New Year…of birding!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
In 2025 I added 158 lifers to my global bird list, mostly from Sri Lanka and Chile.
I think 2026 will be very good, with Guatemala, China, and Peru on the books.
Happy New Year…of birding!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
December 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reposted
Got your eyes on the newest books for birders in 2026?
Pre-order Nightjars of the World: https://bit.ly/4hRh2x2
#birdguides #birding #birdwatch #birdwatching
Pre-order Nightjars of the World: https://bit.ly/4hRh2x2
#birdguides #birding #birdwatch #birdwatching
December 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Got your eyes on the newest books for birders in 2026?
Pre-order Nightjars of the World: https://bit.ly/4hRh2x2
#birdguides #birding #birdwatch #birdwatching
Pre-order Nightjars of the World: https://bit.ly/4hRh2x2
#birdguides #birding #birdwatch #birdwatching
All I want for Christmas…more places like this. Spaces that are dedicated to birding and birders add a whole other level of enjoyment. Some of my best birding memories are from such places.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
All I want for Christmas…more places like this. Spaces that are dedicated to birding and birders add a whole other level of enjoyment. Some of my best birding memories are from such places.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography
Northern Harrier. Nicola Valley, British Columbia.
Christmas Eve!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Christmas Eve!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Northern Harrier. Nicola Valley, British Columbia.
Christmas Eve!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Christmas Eve!
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Australasian Magpie. Canberra, Australia.
Incredibly intelligent and social, they are able to recognize up to 100 human faces and remember them for years, forming bonds with people they deem friendly. Also highly defensive.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Incredibly intelligent and social, they are able to recognize up to 100 human faces and remember them for years, forming bonds with people they deem friendly. Also highly defensive.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
December 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Australasian Magpie. Canberra, Australia.
Incredibly intelligent and social, they are able to recognize up to 100 human faces and remember them for years, forming bonds with people they deem friendly. Also highly defensive.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Incredibly intelligent and social, they are able to recognize up to 100 human faces and remember them for years, forming bonds with people they deem friendly. Also highly defensive.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Puff-throated Babbler. Kaeng Krachen NP, Thailand.
They build unique dome-shaped nests on the forest floor with side entrances that often point downhill for drainage during the rainy season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
They build unique dome-shaped nests on the forest floor with side entrances that often point downhill for drainage during the rainy season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
December 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Puff-throated Babbler. Kaeng Krachen NP, Thailand.
They build unique dome-shaped nests on the forest floor with side entrances that often point downhill for drainage during the rainy season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
They build unique dome-shaped nests on the forest floor with side entrances that often point downhill for drainage during the rainy season.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Black-necked Stilt. La Serena, Chile.
They have the second-longest legs relative to body size (after flamingos).
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
They have the second-longest legs relative to body size (after flamingos).
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
December 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Black-necked Stilt. La Serena, Chile.
They have the second-longest legs relative to body size (after flamingos).
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
They have the second-longest legs relative to body size (after flamingos).
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
Burrowing Parrot. La Serena, Chile.
True to their name, they dig elaborate burrows in limestone or sandstone cliffs. Burrows can be up to 3 meters deep, sometimes connecting to other tunnels to create a labyrinth, ending in a nest chamber.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
True to their name, they dig elaborate burrows in limestone or sandstone cliffs. Burrows can be up to 3 meters deep, sometimes connecting to other tunnels to create a labyrinth, ending in a nest chamber.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Bald Eagle. Victoria, British Columbia.
It’s Friday! That’s something to squawk about.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
It’s Friday! That’s something to squawk about.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Bald Eagle. Victoria, British Columbia.
It’s Friday! That’s something to squawk about.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon
It’s Friday! That’s something to squawk about.
#birds #birding #wildlife #nature #photography #birdphotography #Nikon