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Bare-throated Tiger-Heron
The Bare-throated Tiger-Heron is a large wading bird found throughout much of Central and South America. It has a bare yellow throat patch and a rich chestnut-brown body with a white throat. Read more
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Olive-sided Flycatcher (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #3 The Olive-sided Flycatcher distance migrant that breeds in coniferous forests of the Sierra Nevada, especially around the edges of open areas such as bogs, ponds, and clearings. Read more
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Golden-crowned Kinglet (SIERRA)
SIERRA NEVADA BIRDS – Post #2 The Golden-crowned Kinglet is typically found in coniferous forests, particularly those dominated by fir and spruce trees in the Sierra Nevada. Read more
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Social Flycatcher
The Social Flycatcher is medium sized with brown upperparts, bold black and white striped head, and yellow underparts and is particularly adept at catching flying insects. They are also known for their unique nesting habits, as they often build their nests on top of wasp nests. Read more
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Pigeons and Doves
By Jim Gain Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common Valley bird species. Post #25 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. (Species 39, 40 & 41/100) Mourning Dove – Species #39 The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is a medium-sized bird that is widespread throughout the Read more
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Pale-billed Woodpecker
The Pale-billed Woodpecker is a large, black and white woodpecker named for its distinctive pale ivory-colored bill, which is longer than that of most other woodpecker species. The species is also known for its distinctive drumming, a loud and sustained series of knocks that can be heard from a distance. Read more
Reflections of the Natural World
Travel with me as I explore the wild things and wild places of our planet. – Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 