Author: Jim Gain
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STRIPE-THROATED HERMIT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The noticeably loud wingbeats of the Stripe-throated Hermit often alert you to its presence before you see it. READ MORE
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LONG-BILLED HERMIT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Long-billed Hermits inhabit forest understory, second growth, and plantations where they are particularly fond of edges and steams. READ MORE
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GREEN HERMIT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
A relatively large hummingbird, the Green Hermit is found in humid forests and forest edges READ MORE
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BAND-TAILED BARBTHROAT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
A medium-sized hermit, with an almost straight bill, the Band-tailed Barbthroat is usually found in understory of primary and disturbed… READ MORE
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WHITE-NECKED JACOBIN – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a medium-sized hummingbird found across a wide range of habitats. READ MORE
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Common Pauraque
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Common Pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) is a cryptically patterned nightbird found in Central and… READ MORE
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Lesser Nighthawk
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) is a nightjar found throughout a large part of… READ MORE
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Squirrel Cuckoo
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana) is a large and active species of cuckoo found… READ MORE
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Groove-billed Ani
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris) is a tropical bird in the cuckoo family with… READ MORE
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Mourning Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is one of the most abundant bird species in… READ MORE
ABOUT THE SITE
With a primary focus on birds, each blog series has it’s own unique look at the wildlife and wild places encountered at different locations that I have visited around the world.
ABOUT ME
I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 40 years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. As an active member of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have been featured across the Internet on dozens of sites and field‑oriented platforms. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 