Author: Jim Gain
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A Streak-headed Woodcreeper Feeds its Offspring Near the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
A Streak-headed Woodcreeper Parent Feeds its Offspring Near the Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica READ MORE
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Cinnamon Teal
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Cinnamon Teal is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can… READ MORE
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Phainopepla
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Phainopepla is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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Sandhill Crane
LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Sandhill Crane is a Common Winter Visitor in California’s Central Valley and can be… READ MORE
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A California Quail at Minniear Day Use, Del Puerto Canyon
I looked across the road and a beautiful male California Quail was sunning itself on a dead wood snag, posing… READ MORE
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PALE-BILLED WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Pale-billed Woodpecker is one of the largest and most spectacular woodpeckers in Central America. READ MORE
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SMOKY-BROWN WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Smoky-brown Woodpecker is a small, dull brown woodpecker found in a variety of wooded habitats across its large range. READ MORE
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HOFFMANN’S WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
A typical bar-backed Melanerpes, Hoffmann’s Woodpecker is largely creamy below and on the head, with a dark gray back and… READ MORE
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BLACK-CHEEKED WOODPECKER – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
This woodpecker occupies a reasonably broad range, principally over the Caribbean slope of Middle America, where it is found from… READ MORE
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A Flock of Seagulls at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Granted that most avid birders are cringing at the use of “A Flock of Seagulls” in my title, but it… 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 