Author: Jim Gain
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Parasitic Jaeger
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINEThe Parasitic Jaeger is a seabird known for its sleek and agile appearance… READ MORE
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Golden-crowned Sparrow (CVBirds)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Golden-crowned Sparrow is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley. READ MORE
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Western Bluebird (CVBirds)
CENTRAL VALLEY BIRDS Post #1 Western Bluebirds can be found in a wide variety of habitats from your backyard, to… READ MORE
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American Goldfinch (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #15 American Goldfinches are seen in southern Saskatchewan during the breeding season… READ MORE
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Long-billed Curlew (COAST)
CALIFORNIA COASTLINE – Post #5 The Long-billed Curlew is a distinctive shorebird that is recognized for its long, slender, down-curved… READ MORE
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Western Bluebird (VALLEY)
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS – Species 63 Western Bluebirds can be found in a wide variety of habitats from… READ MORE
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Ruffed Grouse (SASK)
SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 14 Ruffed Grouse are found in poplar forests and have been… READ MORE
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Calliope Hummingbird (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #18 The Calliope Hummingbird is an uncommon to Fairly Common Summer Visitor to the Sierra… READ MORE
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Rhinoceros Auklet
SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Rhinoceros Auklet is a distinctive seabird with a robust body, a… READ MORE
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Common Yellowthroat
COMMON VALLEY BIRDS – Species #62 The Common Yellowthroat is a small North American warbler known for its distinctive appearance. READ MORE
ABOUT ME
Through my lens and prose I hope to instill a greater sense of awe, compassion and inspiration as I discover new creatures, explore interesting habitats, and gain wisdom about the natural world that’s all around us. It is my hope that readers are motivated to learn more about our environment and its inhabitants, and become passionate advocates for conservation.
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 35 years, I worked in education as both a teacher and administrator, guiding students through the wonders of science and the joy of discovery. That same spirit of curiosity has carried me through decades of volunteer work in citizen science and conservation. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 