Author: Jim Gain
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Great Curassow
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Great Curassow (Crax rubra) inhabits undisturbed humid evergreen forests, as well as some… READ MORE
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Crested Guan
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) is a Near Threatened bird species found in an… READ MORE
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Gray-headed Chachalaca
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Gray-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) is a medium-sized bird found from Honduras to Colombia. READ MORE
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Plain Chachalaca
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula) is a large bird in the chachalaca, guan, and… READ MORE
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Blue-winged Teal
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICA The Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) is a bird of freshwater marshes and grassy wetlands. READ MORE
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Pura Vida Birds and Birding – Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
PURA VIDA BIRDS AND BIRDING The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) is a gangly duck with long neck and legs. READ MORE
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Great Tinamou
BIRDS & BIRDING IN COSTA RICE The Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) is a large, almost tailless game bird that lives on… READ MORE
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Reed Bunting
The Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) is a streaky brown bird found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across its range.… READ MORE
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European Goldfinch
The European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a small, colorful bird with a bright red face, black and white head, and… READ MORE
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European Greenfinch
The European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) is is a Eurasian bird that is mainly green with yellow in the wings and… 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 