Author: Jim Gain
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Ruddy Ground Dove
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #48 By Jim Gain 7/9/2023 About this Species The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina… READ MORE
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Yellow-throated Vireo
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #47 By Jim Gain 7/7/2023 About this Species The Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons)… READ MORE
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Lesson’s Motmot
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #46 By Jim Gain 7/4/2023 About this Species The Lesson’s Motmot (Momotus lessonii)… READ MORE
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Ringed Kingfisher
The Ringed Kingfisher is the largest kingfisher in the Americas, with a bushy crest, a white collar, and a rufous… READ MORE
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Singing Quail
The Singing Quail is so named for its melodic whistle-like song, which is often heard in the early morning and… READ MORE
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Louisiana Waterthrush
The Louisiana Waterthrush can be observed foraging along streams and rivers, often bobbing its tail up and down while walking… READ MORE
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Squirrel Cuckoo
Squirrel Cuckoos are large arboreal cuckoos with a very long, graduated tail and rufous upperparts. They are found in a… READ MORE
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Vermilion Flycatcher
The Vermilion Flycatcher is a small, brightly colored bird found throughout the Americas. Males have a striking bright red plumage… READ MORE
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White Hawk
The White Hawk is a large raptor found throughout Central and South America. Plumage is white overall with black wingtips… READ MORE
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Green-breasted Mango
This bird is named after its brilliant green breast feathers and its scientific name honors the French naturalist, Florent Prévost.… 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 