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COLLARED TROGON – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Collared Trogon is a common trogon of humid lowland forests of Central and South America. READ MORE
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GARTERED TROGON – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Gartered Trogon is a relatively small and compact yellow-bellied trogon of tropical lowland forest, mainly in humid areas. READ MORE
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BLACK-HEADED TROGON – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The beautiful yellow-bellied, Black-headed Trogon is found in open forests from southern Mexico south and east through Central America to… READ MORE
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RESPLENDENT QUETZAL – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
Across time and cultures, the Resplendent Quetzal has been heralded for its great beauty. READ MORE
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FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL – Pura Vida Birds and Birding
The Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl is a permanent resident from the southwestern United States to southern South America 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 