Reflections of the Natural World

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

  • Ruff

    Ruff

    The Ruff (Calidris pugnax) is a fascinating wader bird with distinctive features. Read more

  • Common Redshank

    Common Redshank

    Western Europe Birds & Birding (#15/52): 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

  • Black-tailed Godwit

    Black-tailed Godwit

    BLACK-TAILED GODWIT The Black-tailed Godwit, scientifically known as Limosa limosa, is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird. Read more

  • Northern Lapwing

    Northern Lapwing

    The Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is a wading bird commonly found across temperate Eurasia. Read more

  • Eurasian Oystercatcher

    Eurasian Oystercatcher

    EURASIAN OYSTERCATCHER Eurasian Oystercatchers are medium to large-sized waders, with a robust body, long legs and a stout, slightly down-curved orange-red bill. Read more

  • Pied Avocet

    Pied Avocet

    PIED AVOCET The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is an elegant wader bird with distinctive features. Read more