Reflections of the Natural World

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

  • Williamson’s Sapsucker (SIERRA)

    Williamson’s Sapsucker (SIERRA)

    SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #15 The Williamson’s Sapsucker is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in the Sierra Nevada of the Upper Montane and Subalpine biotic zones. Read more

  • White Ibis

    White Ibis

    BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF BELIZE The White Ibis is a distinctive wading bird that is commonly found in Belize. Adults have bright white feathers with a pinkish bill and legs. Read more

  • Wandering Tattler

    Wandering Tattler

    SHOREBIRDS AND SEABIRDS OF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COASTLINE The Wandering Tattler is almost completely confined to the rocky coastlines where it continually probes the crevices for inter-tidal crustaceans and worms. Read more

  • Merlin (SASK)

    Merlin (SASK)

    SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post # 10 Merlins generally favor open country, preferring grasslands and marshlands, but can also frequent wooded areas. Read more

  • Arkansas State Capitol – History and Culture

    Arkansas State Capitol – History and Culture

    ADVENTURES IN ARKANSAS – POST #6 One last view of the feeders and then off to visit the Arkansa State Capitol in Little Rock. Read more

  • Mountain Quail (SIERRA)

    Mountain Quail (SIERRA)

    SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #14 The Mountain Quail is a fairly common yearround resident of the Sierra Nevada in the lower and upper montane biotic zones. Read more