Reflections of the Natural World

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

  • Anhinga

    Anhinga

    BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF BELIZE he Anhinga is among the most distinctive of North American birds, with long, snakelike neck, straight bill, large fanlike tail resembling that of a turkey Read more

  • Western Grebe

    Western Grebe

    LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Western Grebe is a Fairly Common Yearround Resident in the Central Valley and can be found in almost any area with open water. Read more

  • Sandhill Crane (SASK)

    Sandhill Crane (SASK)

    SASKATCHEWAN BIRDS – LAND OF LIVING SKIES Post #7 Sandhill Cranes prefer wetlands such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows. They also inhabit fields and prairies during migration and in winter. Read more

  • Anna’s Hummingbird

    Anna’s Hummingbird

    SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – FEATHERS IN THE RANGE OF LIGHT Anna’s Hummingbirds are a Common Yearround Resident of the Sierra Nevada in the Foothill woodlands & Lower Montane biotic zones. Read more

  • Scaly-breasted Hummingbird

    Scaly-breasted Hummingbird

    BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF BELIZE The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird, native to Central and South America, is a charming and distinctive species among hummingbirds. Read more

  • Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    Nuttall’s Woodpecker

    LEARN 100 COMMON VALLEY BIRDS The Nuttall’s Woodpecker is a Common Yearround Resident in the Central Valley and can be found in almost any area with trees. Read more