Author: Jim Gain
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White-winged Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove species whose native range extends from… READ MORE
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White-tipped Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The White-tipped Dove (Leptotila verreauxi) is a large New World tropical dove with a… READ MORE
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Ruddy Ground Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti) is a small New World tropical dove with… READ MORE
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Plain-breasted Ground Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Plain-breasted Ground Dove (Columbina minuta) has a large but discontinuous distribution. READ MORE
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Common Ground Dove
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Common Ground Dove (Columbina passerina) is a small bird found in various regions. READ MORE
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Short-billed Pigeon
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Short-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas nigrirostris) is a largish pigeon that breeds from southern Mexico… READ MORE
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Band-tailed Pigeon
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) is a year-round resident of Central America and parts… READ MORE
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Red-billed Pigeon
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Red-billed Pigeon (Patagioenas flavirostris) is a relatively large, robust species of pigeon found… READ MORE
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Least Grebe
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) is a tiny diver found in the American tropics,… 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 