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LESSON’S MOTMOT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Lesson’s Motmot is one of the most common and widespread species of motmot in Central America, with a distribution that… READ MORE
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BROAD-BILLED MOTMOT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Fairly common throughout its range, Broad-billed Motmot inhabits humid forest in foothills and lowlands. READ MORE
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A Yellow-billed Magpie Visit to my Backyard in Hughson, CA
A Yellow-billed Magpie Visit to my Backyard in Hughson, CA READ MORE
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TURQUOISE-BROWED MOTMOT – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Turquoise-browed Motmot is surely one of the most flamboyantly plumaged of a remarkable family, and it is sufficiently distinctive… READ MORE
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A Bitterly Cold Encounter with a Red Fox in Saskatoon, CN
A Bitterly Cold Encounter with a Red Fox in Saskatoon, CN READ MORE
ABOUT ME
Through my lens and prose I hope to instill a greater sense of awe, compassion and inspiration as I discover new creatures, explore interesting habitats, and gain wisdom about the natural world that’s all around us. It is my hope that readers are motivated to learn more about our environment and its inhabitants, and become passionate advocates for conservation.
I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 35 years, I worked in education as both a teacher and administrator, guiding students through the wonders of science and the joy of discovery. That same spirit of curiosity has carried me through decades of volunteer work in citizen science and conservation. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.
~ Jim Gain
Reflections of the Natural World 