Reflections of the Natural World

Travel with me as I explore the wild things and wild places of our planet. – Jim Gain

  • European Robin

    European Robin

    The European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) is a small, plump songbird with a bright orange face and breast, a whitish belly, and brownish upperparts. Read more

  • Eurasian Blackbird

    Eurasian Blackbird

    Western Europe Birds & Birding (#45/52): From the Highland Willow Scrub of Scotland to the Aegean Islands in the Sea of Crete, Western Europe is home to over 800 resident, migratory and vagrant birds. From songbirds to gamebirds and from waterfowl to raptors, you can find birds virtually in every nook and cranny of this Read more

  • Mistle Thrush

    Mistle Thrush

    The Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is a resilient bird with a melodious song, thriving across Europe while facing challenges in certain regions. Read more

  • Eurasian Wren

    Eurasian Wren

    Western Europe Birds & Birding (#43/52): From the Highland Willow Scrub of Scotland to the Aegean Islands in the Sea of Crete, Western Europe is home to over 800 resident, migratory and vagrant birds. From songbirds to gamebirds and from waterfowl to raptors, you can find birds virtually in every nook and cranny of this Read more

  • Short-toed Treecreeper

    Short-toed Treecreeper

    BIRDS OF WESTERN EUROPE The Short-toed Treecreeper is a small passerine bird found in woodlands across much of Europe and into North Africa. Read more

  • Eurasian Treecreeper

    Eurasian Treecreeper

    Western Europe Birds & Birding (#41/52): From the Highland Willow Scrub of Scotland to the Aegean Islands in the Sea of Crete, Western Europe is home to over 800 resident, migratory and vagrant birds. From songbirds to gamebirds and from waterfowl to raptors, you can find birds virtually in every nook and cranny of this Read more